December 09, 2025, 15:36 (UTC +3)
Russia’s Ministry of Defense has confirmed that the Antonov An-22 heavy transport aircraft crashed in the Ivanovo region.
In a statement, the ministry said the aircraft was conducting a test flight following maintenance when the accident occurred.
“An An-22 military transport aircraft crashed in the Ivanovo region during a test flight after repairs,” the statement said. “The aircraft went down in an uninhabited area.”
The Ministry of Defense did not immediately provide details on the number of crew members on board or their condition, nor did it disclose preliminary findings on the cause of the crash.
Investigative authorities are expected to examine whether technical issues related to post-repair testing played a role.