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One killed after Russian military plane crashes in Irkutsk region

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A Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crashed Wednesday during a scheduled flight in the Irkutsk region, killing one pilot, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

All four crew members ejected from the aircraft before the crash, but one pilot died upon landing, the ministry said in a statement.

The bomber went down in a deserted area, and no damage was reported on the ground, it added.

Source(s): Xinhua News Agency
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