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A Tu-95MS bomber crashes in Russia, killing the entire crew

A Tu-95MS strategic bomber crashed in Russia, resulting in the death of its six-member crew. The aircraft was reportedly conducting strikes against Ukraine. The cause of the crash is attributed to an explosion of fuel on board.

In brief

  • A Tu-95MS strategic bomber crashed in Russia.
  • The entire crew of six died in the incident.
  • The aircraft was likely conducting strikes against Ukraine.
  • The cause of the crash was an explosion of fuel on board.
  • The plane fell in a deserted area during a training flight.
Covered by 5 of 7 media groups
  • Independent48
  • Public5
  • Commentatorsno reports
  • Oligarch-owned6
  • State1
  • Officialno reports
  • Anonymous6

Not covered by: commentators, official. 1 of 67 newsrooms not yet assigned to a group.

What are media groups?

Share of reports by media group
GroupShareCount
Independent73%55 items
Public10%7 items
Oligarch-owned8%6 items
Anonymous8%6 items
State1%1 item
Not classified—1 item

How we count media groups — Methodology

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