A Russian military plane crashed in occupied Crimea this week, leaving 29 people dead, according to Russian state news agencies citing government officials.

Crash Details and Investigation

The Russian Defense Ministry stated the wreck of the Antonov An-26 was located on Tuesday following a “routine flight” that experienced an unspecified “technical failure.” Contact with the aircraft was lost at approximately 6 p.m. local time, according to the Tass news agency.

The plane was carrying 23 passengers and at least six crew members. Reports indicate the Soviet-era aircraft “crashed into a cliff,” though there is currently no indication it was struck by Ukrainian weaponry.

Ukraine has not yet commented on the crash, which occurred in territory Russia illegally annexed in 2014. Russia’s Investigative Committee has launched a flight safety violation investigation.

Antonov An-26 History

The Antonov An-26, first introduced in the 1960s, has a history of safety concerns, with dozens of fatal incidents recorded since its inception.

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