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Russian Tupolev Tu-95MS strategic bomber/missile carrier crashed in Amur Oblast, Far East Russia.

Its six crew-members have perished, while one survived and was transferred to a medical facility with medium injuries, Russian Defense Ministry informed.

The crash occured shortly after the take-off from Ukrainka Air Base. According to the "Voevoda Broadcasts" channel affiliated with Russian Air Force, the accident was caused by the failure of three engines.

Tupolev Tu-95MS bombers are actively employed by the Russian military for strikes against Ukraine as launch platforms for Kh-101 cruise missiles.