At Least 6 Crew Members Confirmed Dead After Military Plane Crashes in Amur Region

Sep. 29, 2026 Social media Six crew members on board a Russian military aircraft that crashed in the Far Eastern Amur region were killed, Russia’s Defense Ministry said Tuesday. The Tu-95 strategic bomber went down in a remote area during a routine training exercise, the Interfax news agency cited a military spokesperson as saying. It was not carrying any weapons on board at the time of the crash. One crew member survived the crash and was hospitalized, the Defense Ministry said. Air Force officials were dispatched to the crash site to conduct an investigation. Unverified reports from Telegram news with ties to Russian law enforcement and security services claimed the bomber plane may have crashed as the result of an engine fire and explosion. Officials have not commented on the possible cause of the crash. The Tu-95 was reportedly stationed at the Ukrainka air base, one of Russia’s largest long-range Air Force bases. Reports said the plane crashed near the village of Krasnoyarovo, which is located 30 kilometers (18.5 miles) north of the Ukrainka base. Read more about: Aircrash , Air Force , Amur region , Russian military Sign up for our free weekly newsletter Our weekly newsletter contains a hand-picked selection of news, features, analysis and more from The Moscow Times. You will receive it in your mailbox every Friday. Never miss the latest news from Russia. Preview Subscribers agree to the Privacy Policy We sent a confirmation to your email. Please confirm your subscription. A Message from The Moscow Times: Dear readers, We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent." These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia. We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help. Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact. By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us. Once Monthly Annual Continue Not ready to support today? Remind me later. × Remind me next month Remind me Thank you! Your reminder is set. We will send you one reminder email a month from now. For details on the personal data we collect and how it is used, please see our Privacy Policy. Read more At Least 30 Dead After Russian Military Transport Plane Crashes in Annexed Crimea Russia’s Defense Ministry said the crash was likely caused by a “technical malfunction.” 1 Min read 2 Fighter Pilots Killed in Jet Crash in Republic of Karelia The accident happened as the Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jet was performing a training flight, according to Russia’s Defense Ministry. 1 Min read Passenger Plane Crash in Russia’s Far East Kills All 48 on Board The Angara Airlines flight lost contact with ground dispatchers around 1 p.m. local time while flying toward an airport in the Amur region. 2 Min read Russian Military Jet Crash Kills 2 Pilots Authorities said the Su-34 jet crashed "in a mountainous zone" of North Ossetia, adding that there was "no damage on the ground." 1 Min read