Powerful explosions occurred at the Tu-22M3 crash site near Irkutsk

«Base»: Strong explosions occurred at the Tu-22M3 crash site near Irkutsk

Photo: Still from video

At least three powerful explosions occurred at the site where the Tu-22M3 long-range bomber crashed. The plane fell in the Irkutsk region near the village of Mikhailovka. This was reported by the Telegram channels Mash and Baza.

Eyewitnesses filmed footage showing bright flashes. Huge tongues of flame and thick clouds of smoke also rose into the sky.

The Russian Defense Ministry reported on the evening of August 15 that a Tu-22M3 bomber crashed near Irkutsk. It was on a scheduled flight and fell in an uninhabited area.

A technical malfunction is said to be the preliminary cause. The crew managed to eject.

It was also reported that local residents were the first to rush to search for the ejected pilots of the crashed Tu-22M3.

The pilot who was the last to eject was steering the aircraft away from populated areas until the end. Footage of the search and assistance was published by Readovka.