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Russian plane carrying 65 Ukrainian PoWs has crashed, Moscow says

Ministry says aircraft that went down in border region of Belgorod was carrying prisoners who were to be swapped

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A Russian military transport plane has crashed in the border region of Belgorod, according to Russia’s defence ministry, killing all 74 people on board.

The ministry said the aircraft was carrying 65 Ukrainian PoWs who were to be swapped. The ministry added that onboard the Ilyushin Il-76 were also six crew and three Russian servicemen.

Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Ministry says aircraft that went down in border region of Belgorod was carrying prisoners who were to be swappedRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesA Russian military transport plane has crashed in the border region of Belgorod, according to Russia’s defence ministry, killing all 74 people on board.The ministry said the aircraft was carrying 65 Ukrainian PoWs who were to be swapped. The ministry added that onboard the Ilyushin Il-76 were also six crew and three Russian servicemen. Continue reading…