An IL-76 transport aircraft crashed in Korocha district, Belgorod Oblast, Russia. Ukrainian military sources confirmed the downing, stating 'it was their job'. Russian officials stated the plane was carrying S-300 anti-aircraft missiles.
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Ukrainian military sources confirmed the downing, stating 'it was their job'
The plane was carrying S-300 anti-aircraft missiles according to sources in the General Staff
An Il-76 strategic airlifter crashed in Russia's Belgorod region
Russian Telegram channels initially reported the crash
A source in the Ukrainian Armed Forces confirmed the crash
Russian Il-76 transport plane crashed in Belgorod Oblast, killing all aboard
Russia's defense ministry said Ukrainian forces stationed in the Kharkiv border region fired two missiles at the transport aircraft
Russian state media resident Maria Mexentseva reported the plane crashed far from the village with loud rumbling, smoke, and fire
An Il-76 plane crashed in the Belgorod region.
The Russian Ministry of Defense stated there were allegedly Ukrainian prisoners on board for exchange.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine could not confirm if the plane was hit by Ukrainian Defense Forces and was clarifying information.
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