Russian military plane Il-76 crashes, killing dozens of Ukrainian servicemen VIDEO

The Russian Defence Ministry has confirmed the crash of an Il-76 in Belgorod Region, Russian media report.

According to the Russian Defence Ministry, on board were 65 captured military personnel of the Ukrainian Armed Forces transported to Belgorod Region for exchange, 6 aircraft crew members, and 3 accompanying persons.

“Currently, an investigation team and employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations are working on the spot,” Belgorod Region Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said.

“I changed my work schedule and went to the area. All the details will come later,” Gladkov said, without disclosing any other details.

An hour before the first reports of the Il-76 crash in Belgorod Region appeared, a missile alert was launched in Belgorod, residents were urged to take shelter in safe places away from windows. About half an hour later, the head of the region announced the cancellation of the missile warning signal.