Eight Russian military personnel died in a September 29 Tu-95MS bomber crash in the Amur Region, including officers linked to combat missions.
Key facts
- •The crash occurred on September 29 in the Amur Region of Russia.
- •The Russian Ministry of Defense initially reported six deaths, but the total was later confirmed as eight.
- •The 182nd Heavy Bomber Aviation Regiment, based at Ukrainka airfield, is linked to several of the deceased officers.
- •Ukrainian intelligence had previously identified Lieutenant Colonel Fedor Pavlyukov as a pilot involved in the war.
- •Mediazona verified that all eight victims served in Russia's strategic aviation forces.
A Tu-95MS long-range bomber crashed in Russia's Amur Region on September 29, resulting in the deaths of eight service members. While the Russian Ministry of Defense initially reported six fatalities and one hospitalization, local officials later confirmed that all eight individuals on board were killed. The victims included several officers identified by Ukrainian databases as being involved in combat missions or flight training.
Identification of the Deceased
Mikhail Piven, head of the Mazanovsky District, released a photograph featuring the portraits of the eight men killed in the crash. The identified individuals include Andrei Lobanov, Vladislav Moskovskikh, Artur Enokyan, Mikhail Kotyshev, Sergei Moisevich, Vladimir Kelip, Fedor Pavlyukov, and Andrei Gerasimov. Local authorities have stated their intention to request state honors for the crew from the long-range aviation command.
Links to Combat Operations
Ukrainian databases, including the 'Russian Torturers' project, identify at least three of the deceased as officers with roles in long-range aviation. Major Andrei Lobanov served as deputy commander of a Tu-95MS squadron in the 182nd Heavy Bomber Aviation Regiment. Lieutenant Colonel Fedor Pavlyukov, also of the 182nd Regiment, was responsible for flight training and crew preparation. Major Andrei Gerasimov served as a squadron commander in the 121st Heavy Bomber Aviation Regiment. These individuals were documented in Ukrainian records for their alleged participation in combat missions prior to the crash.
Timeline
- March 2022Ukrainian intelligence placed Fedor Pavlyukov on a list of pilots suspected of participating in the war.
- September 29A Tu-95MS bomber crashed in the Amur Region.
- October 4Local reports confirmed the death toll had risen to eight.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by The Insider (Russia), Ukrainska Pravda (English).
