Plane Carrying Ukrainian Captive Soldiers Crashed: 65 Dead

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.