Russia lost one of its irreplaceable Tu-95 nuclear-capable bombers in a deadly training crash

Source: Business Insider

The Tu-95 turboprop aircraft forms the backbone of Russia's long-range nuclear bomber fleet. ALEXANDER NEMENOV/AFP via Getty ImagesRussia said on Tuesday that a Tu-95 bomber crashed in one of its eastern regions. At least six crew members died during the crash, which occurred during training, per state media.