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Ukraine War01 April, 20261 min read

Russian An-26 Military Plane Crashes in Crimea, Killing All 29 On Board

An-26 crashed during a scheduled flight over the Crimean peninsula, killing 29 aboard. Defense Ministry says six crew, 23 passengers were on board.

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Russian An-26 Military Plane Crashes in Crimea, Killing All 29 On Board
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Crash Kills 29 in Crimea

A Russian An-26 military transport plane crashed into a cliff in Crimea, killing all 29 people aboard. The Defense Ministry confirmed 23 passengers and six crew members were killed. Initial assessments suggest a technical failure may have caused the crash.

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Investigative Committee Opens Probe

Russia's Investigative Committee confirmed the crash. It launched a criminal probe into a flight safety violation. The An-26 has been involved in several deadly crashes in recent years.

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Crash Highlights Frequent Russian Military Failures

The crash adds to a series of Russian military aircraft accidents since 2022. Russia's aging fleet and poor maintenance have increased risks. The military operates under extreme war conditions with stretched resources.

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Critics Say Invasion Weighs on Capabilities

The strains of the Ukraine war have exacerbated underlying issues.

The crash was part of a larger problem of poor maintenance and pressures of sustained operations.

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