Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:38pm on 12 Mar 2024,Tuesday International
A military cargo plane, Ilyushin-76, crashed during takeoff in Russia's Ivanovo region, 125 miles east of Moscow. The incident, attributed to an engine fire, involved 8 crew members and 7 passengers. Moscow's defense ministry confirmed the crash, dispatching a military commission to investigate. The Ilyushin plane, a vital part of Russia's transport fleet, experienced the tragic event amidst increased military movements during the Ukraine offensive. Notably, this follows Russia's earlier claim of Ukraine downing an Il-76 near their shared border in January. The crash underscores concerns about Russia's heightened military activity.
