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Russia accused of withholding bodies of alleged POWs from plane crash

Russia's Investigative Committee releases footage of Il-76 military plane's crash site in Belgorod region

In the ongoing crisis between Ukraine and Russia, a disturbing revelation has come to light. Ukrainian authorities have accused Russia of failing to hand over the bodies of alleged prisoners of war (POWs) from a crashed plane. This latest development adds a troubling layer to an already tense situation between the two countries.

The incident in question revolves around the crash of a plane near the Ukrainian city of Belgorod. According to Ukrainian officials, the wreckage of the aircraft contained not only the remains of the crew members but also several individuals who were believed to be POWs. These individuals were purportedly held by Russian forces and were on their way back to Ukraine when the tragedy occurred.

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