Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:55am on 01 Apr 2026,Wednesday International
A Russian Antonov An-26 military transport aircraft crashed in Crimea on March 31, 2026, killing all 29 people on board, including 23 passengers and six crew members. The aircraft reportedly lost contact during a routine flight before crashing into a cliff. Rescue teams later located the wreckage, confirming no survivors. Preliminary investigations by Russia’s Defence Ministry suggest a technical malfunction as the likely cause, ruling out external interference. A formal inquiry has been launched to determine the exact cause, raising concerns over aging military aircraft safety. (PC: X)
