An Ilyushin-76 military transport plane crashed in Russia’s Belgorod region on the Ukrainian border, resulting in the tragic deaths of at least 65 Ukrainian captive soldiers. Russian media reported the presence of captured Ukrainian soldiers on the plane. Regional Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov acknowledged the incident but lacked detailed information. The plane carried not only 65 Ukrainian captive soldiers but also 6 crew members and 3 additional individuals.
Egyptian media reports that ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel in Gaza, mediated by Qatar and Egypt, are set to resume next week. Israel is awaiting Hamas’s response to the ceasefire offer.
Israeli and US delegations, who were in Doha for negotiations, have returned home for consultations. The current agreement being discussed includes the exchange of hostages and prisoners, with plans for further talks on a permanent ceasefire and the release of additional hostages.
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