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Russia Denies Knowledge of US Military Plane Tracked Landing in Moscow

Russia Denies Knowledge of US Military Plane Tracked Landing in Moscow

Summary

Flight-tracking data showed a U.S. military plane flew from Latvia to Moscow, but Russian officials said they were unaware of this flight. The plane was a Boeing C-17A Globemaster III, used to transport troops or cargo, and it arrived at a major airport near Moscow.

Key Facts

  • A U.S. Air Force Boeing C-17A Globemaster III flew from Riga, Latvia, to Moscow’s Vnukovo airport.
  • The plane came from Camp Springs, Maryland, where the U.S. military’s Joint Base Andrews is located.
  • Flight information did not publicly list Moscow as a destination.
  • The Kremlin denied knowing about this flight.
  • U.S. European Command had no comment on the flight-tracking data.
  • Kremlin spokesman said there are no planned meetings with U.S. officials in Moscow this week.
  • The C-17A is a large transport aircraft used to move troops or cargo.
  • This is an ongoing news story with more details expected.
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