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Russian Tu-95MS strategic bomber crashes on takeoff in Amur

Original: Yet another of Russia's dwindling long-range strategic bomber fkeet has bitten the dust. A Tu-95MS Bear heavy bomber cra

A Russian Tu-95MS Bear heavy strategic bomber crashed on takeoff in the Amur region, reportedly killing seven crew members. Commentators note the loss is significant for Russia's shrinking long-range aviation force, as the aircraft was mostly built in the 1960s and 1970s and Moscow is estimated to have only around 70 of them remaining.

Why now: The crash highlights the age and dwindling numbers of Russia's strategic bomber fleet amid the ongoing war.

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• Yet another of Russia's dwindling long-range strategic bomber fkeet has bitten the dust. A Tu-95MS Bear heavy bomber crashed on takeoff in Amur this evening, reportedly 7 Russians were killed. ;( Mostly built in the 1960's-70's, it's estimated that Moscow has around 70 total · JayinKyiv · 2K

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