A nuclear-capable Russian heavy bomber crashes and catches fire, killing six people, according to Russian authorities and footage reported by NDTV.
The Russian defence ministry says the aircraft was flying as part of routine military exercises. It also says the bomber was not carrying an ammunition load at the time of the incident, indicating it was operating without ordnance. NDTV presents the crash as a sudden event captured on camera, emphasizing the fire and the death toll.
Both references attribute the same circumstances—an exercise flight and the claim that the plane was without ammunition—and differ mainly in the wording of the report rather than the underlying facts. No additional details from other outlets are included here about the crash location, the aircraft model, the investigation, or whether any nuclear materials were involved.
