By Akinsuroju Olubunmi
Russian Military cargo plane crashes with 15 on board
A tragic incident unfolded on Tuesday in Russia as a military cargo plane, carrying 15 individuals, crashed during takeoff from an airfield northeast of Moscow.
The Russian defense ministry confirmed the crash in a statement, revealing that the ill-fated aircraft, an Il-76 military transport aviation plane, was scheduled for a routine flight.
“On board were eight crew members and seven passengers,” the defense ministry disclosed.
Details surrounding the cause of the crash were not immediately provided, leaving authorities and concerned parties awaiting further updates on the situation.
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