Russia grounds 'Bear' bombers following accident and fire
Russia has grounded its fleet of Tupolev Tu-95 'Bear' strategic bomber aircraft following a runway excursion and engine fire on take-off that occurred on 8 June, state media has reported.
The suspension of flight activities covers all 71 Tu-95MS6/16 bombers currently in service with the Russian Air Force (Voyenno-Vozdushnyye Sily - VVS), and will remain in place until the investigation into the incident at Ukrainka airfield in the Amur region of the Russian Far East is complete.
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