https://t.me/exilenova_plus/22912
Correction, this is the third Tu-22M3 to crash in Irkutsk region.
- August 15, 2024
- April 2, 2025
- June 15, 2026
https://t.me/supernova_plus/53808
The cause of the crash was engine failure during takeoff, according to the region’s governor.
Even if Ukraine had 0 involvement in this, it’d be a great opportunity to imply they sabotaged something and add to the paranoia.
Corrupt officials are likely to agree as it gets the heat off them a bit. Bonus that they might keep their jobs a bit longer and fuck up a bit more.
oh man, that totally seems plausible too.