Archive · 9 Dec 2025
Russian Military Plane Crashes Near Moscow
A big Russian military plane called an AN-22 crashed on Tuesday while it was being tested after some repairs.
There were seven people on the plane, and we don't know if they are okay.
The plane crashed in a place where there are no houses or people.
The crash happened near a city called Ivanovo, which is about 200 kilometers away from Moscow.
The military is looking into what happened, but they don't think it has anything to do with the fighting in Ukraine.
Everyone is working to find out more about the crash.
A Russian military AN-22 transport aircraft crashed during a test flight following repair work.
The crash occurred in an uninhabited area of the Ivanovo region, around 200 kilometers east of Moscow.
Seven people were on board the aircraft at the time of the crash, and their survival status is unknown.
Search crews have been deployed, and an investigation into the accident has been opened.
There is no indication that the crash is connected to Russia's offensive in Ukraine or accusations involving Kyiv.
- Who
- Russian military personnel
- What
- A Russian military AN-22 transport aircraft crashed during a test flight
- When
- Tuesday (exact date not specified)
- Where
- Ivanovo region, around 200 kilometers east of Moscow, Russia
- Why
- The cause of the crash is under investigation, but it occurred during a test flight following repair work
- Aircraft Type
- AN-22 military transport
- Location
- Ivanovo region, Russia
- Distance from Moscow
- 200 kilometers (125 miles) east
- Number of People Onboard
- 7
- Crash Type
- Test flight after repairs
- Crash Area
- Uninhabited area
- Investigation Status
- Opened
