Key facts
- A US Air Force B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base, killing all eight on board.
- A Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crashed during a routine training mission in Siberia.
- The crew of the Russian bomber ejected safely.
- Investigations have been launched into both incidents.
- The B-52 was reportedly involved in a radar modernization program.
- The Tu-22M3 was not carrying weapons at the time of its crash.
A US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber crashed shortly after takeoff during a routine test mission at Edwards Air Force Base in California, resulting in the deaths of all eight people on board. The aircraft reportedly caught fire after going down. The crew included military personnel, government civilians, and contractors, with Boeing confirming two of its employees were among the fatalities. The mission was reportedly linked to a radar modernization program.