As a result of the crash of a Russian Tu-22M3 bomber in the Stavropol Territory, one of the crew members died. The governor of the region, Vladimir Vladimirov, announced this in his Telegram channel, expressing condolences to the family and friends of the deceased pilot. Two other crew members were evacuated and taken to medical facilities while the search for the fourth pilot continues.

The crash of the Tu-22M3 bomber

The incident occurred when the aircraft was returning to its home airfield after completing a combat mission. According to preliminary information from the Russian Ministry of Defense, the cause of the crash was a technical malfunction. The department also emphasized that at the time of the incident the plane was not carrying ammunition and fell in a deserted area, which avoided destruction on the ground and additional civilian casualties.

There are no other details on this matter.