Nuclear-Capable Russian Tu-22M3 Bomber Crashes, Killing 6 Crew Members

A Russian nuclear-capable heavy bomber aircraft crashed and burst into flames, resulting in the deaths of six people on board. The incident was captured on camera, providing visual evidence of the crash. According to Russia's defence ministry, the bomber was flying without any ammunition load at the time of the accident. The aircraft is regularly used by Russia for routine military exercises. Authorities have not yet publicly disclosed the precise cause of the crash.