Politics
Briefing: Russian military plane crash kills 29 in occupied Crimea
Strategic angle: Russian authorities say a technical malfunction caused the An-26 to crash into a cliff.
editorial-staff
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Updated 10 days ago
A Russian military An-26 aircraft crashed in occupied Crimea, leading to the death of 29 personnel. The incident occurred when the plane struck a cliff.
According to Russian authorities, the crash was caused by a technical malfunction, although further details on the nature of the malfunction have not been disclosed.
This event raises concerns about the operational reliability of military aircraft within the region, particularly in light of the ongoing geopolitical tensions.