"Fatal Russian Military Plane Crashes Near Ukraine, Killing 74"

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"Fatal Russian Military Plane Crashes Near Ukraine, Killing 74"
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A Russian military plane crashed near Belgorod, killing 74 people on board, with conflicting reports about the passengers, including claims that it was carrying Ukrainian prisoners of war or missiles. The cause of the crash is unclear, with Russian officials alleging that it was shot down by Ukrainian forces using German or U.S.-made missiles. However, none of the claims could be independently verified, and Ukrainian officials have urged refraining from spreading unverified information. The incident has further escalated tensions between Russia and Ukraine.

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