KEY POINTS
- All seven crew members presumed dead in the crash
- Military cargo plane was Antonov An-22, east of Moscow
- Authorities investigating the cause of the crash
MOSCOW: Seven crew members are presumed dead after a Russian military cargo plane, an Antonov An-22, crashed on Tuesday east of Moscow. Emergency services have been dispatched to the site, and the Ministry of Defence confirmed that the aircraft went down in the Ivanovo region during a flight.
Officials said details about the cargo and circumstances of the crash remain unclear. An official investigation has been launched to determine the cause, with authorities working to secure the crash site and recover wreckage.
The incident has heightened concerns about the safety of military transport operations, particularly for older aircraft used in logistical missions across Russia.
