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Investigation Continues into Russian Plane Crash amid Ukraine Accusations

Russia Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov speaks at a media briefing on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, at United Nations Headquarters. (AP Photo/Peter K. Afriyie)

In a recent development, investigators have recovered the flight recorders of a Russian military transport plane that crashed near the border region with Ukraine. The crash occurred on Wednesday, resulting in the tragic loss of all 74 individuals onboard, including 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war, six crew members, and three Russian servicemen. Russian media reported this discovery on Thursday, a day after Moscow accused Kyiv of shooting down the aircraft. However, no concrete evidence has been presented to support these claims.

The Il-76 plane crashed in a rural area of Russia, engulfed in a massive ball of fire. The incident has prompted a demand from Ukraine's President for an international investigation, as a flurry of accusations and counterclaims surrounds the tragedy.

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