A Russian Tupolev Tu-95 plane is photographed by the Norwegian air force over international waters off Norway, Aug. 17, 2007. The same type of aircraft was spotted off the coast of Japan on Mar. 20. Reuters/331/332-SQUADRON/Scanpix
Deutsche Welle: Russia grounds Tu-95 bombers after engine fire
Russia has grounded its Tupolev long-range bombers after one caught fire and ran off the runway during training, according to the Defense Ministry. The plane, able to carry nuclear missiles, had no ammunition on board.
At least five Russian servicemen were injured on Monday during a failed takeoff of a Tu-95 bomber in the Amur region, some 9,000 kilometers (about 5,600 miles) east of Moscow.
"According to information from the scene, several crew members received injuries of varying degree while leaving the plane and were hospitalized," the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement.
Doctors specialized in burn treatment have been dispatched to help the military staff, according to the Interfax news agency.
Preliminary reports indicate that the accident was caused by an engine fire on the propeller-powered plane.
WNU Editor: There is a lot of truth in this report .... 'Overstretched' Russian air force suffers three jet crashes in five days (Newsweek).
More News On Russia Grounding Its Entire Tu-95 Bear Bomber Fleet
Russia's Top Strategic Bombers Grounded After Crash Kills One Flyer -- Moscow Times
Iconic Russian ‘Bear’ strategic bombers grounded after one skids off runway, injuring crew -- RT
Russia grounds Tu-95 strategic bombers pending probe of accident -- AP
Russian TU-95 planes grounded after fire killed pilot -- UPI
Russia's Entire Tu-95 Bear Bomber Fleet Grounded After Runway Overshoot, Engine Fire -- IBTimes
All Tu-95 bombers grounded after second serious fire in two years -- Barents Observer
Russia Grounds Strategic Bombers After Runway Mishap -- Radio Free Europe
Russia grounds 'Bear' bombers following accident and fire -- IHS Jane's 360
WNU Editor: Hat Tip to Vlad for this story.
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Poor tired old bear.
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