A Russian Ilyushin-76 military transport plane crashed in the southern Belgorod region, bordering Ukraine. The...
Published: 9:50 am January 24, 2024
Updated: 11:40 am October 8, 2025
Russian Military Plane Crash: Questions Loom Over Tragic Loss of 65 Lives – UKNIP

A Russian Ilyushin-76 military transport plane crashed in the southern Belgorod region, bordering Ukraine. The crash resulted in the loss of at least 65 lives, as reported by Russian authorities quoting the Ministry of Defence.

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According to the Ria Novosti news agency, among the casualties were captured members of Ukraine’s armed forces.

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