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War & Conflict45m ago

A Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber plane crashed in Siberia's Irkutsk region during a training flight, while President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of deliberately targeting a historic cathedral in Kyiv.

Irkutsk region, Siberia, Russia; Kyiv, Ukraine

Who
Russian Defence Ministry, Volodymyr Zelensky
What
A Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber plane crashed in Siberia's Irkutsk region during a training flight, while President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of deliberately targeting a historic cathedral in Kyiv.
When
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:41:14 GMT · 45m ago
Where
Irkutsk region, Siberia, Russia; Kyiv, Ukraine ·
Why
The bomber crashed during a training flight, and the alleged attack on the cathedral was part of ongoing Russian airstrikes.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The bomber crash represents a loss of military equipment for Russia, although the crew ejected safely. The alleged deliberate targeting of a UNESCO World Heritage site in Kyiv further escalates tensions and raises concerns about cultural destruction in the conflict.

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  1. Currently Reading45m ago
    A Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber plane crashed in Siberia's Irkutsk region during a training flight, while President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of deliberately targeting a historic cathedral in Kyiv.
  2. War & Conflict45m ago
    A Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber plane crashed in Siberia's Irkutsk region during a training flight, while President Zelensky accused Russia of deliberately targeting a historic cathedral in Kyiv, and the EU approved new sanctions against individuals and entities supporting Russia's war.
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  3. War & Conflict1h 45m ago
    Russia launched 70 missiles and 611 drones during an overnight attack on Ukraine, killing at least 11 people and injuring dozens more, while also setting part of a historic cathedral in Kyiv ablaze on Monday.
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  4. War & Conflict1h 45m ago
    Russia launched 70 missiles and 611 drones in an overnight attack on Ukraine, killing at least 11 people and setting part of a historic cathedral in Kyiv ablaze on Monday.
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