BREAKING: Large Russian military plane crashes near Ivanovo, northeast of Moscow pic.twitter.com/di4pnpJxKh
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Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:26am on 12 Mar 2024,Tuesday International
A tragic incident unfolded in the Ivanovo region, northeast of Moscow, as a Russian defence ministry cargo plane, identified as an Ilyushin Il-76, crashed shortly after takeoff. The aircraft, carrying 15 individuals including eight crew members and seven passengers, reportedly succumbed to an engine fire during departure. Russian media sources indicated no survivors, amplifying the somber tone of the event. Videos circulating online depict the aircraft engulfed in flames moments before its fatal descent. With further details pending, the crash underscores the risks associated with military aviation operations.
