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Video Appears to Show Russian An-22 Plane Falling Apart Mid-Air

Video Appears to Show Russian An-22 Plane Falling Apart Mid-Air

Summary

A Russian An-22 military transport plane crashed in the Ivanovo region near Moscow after reportedly disintegrating in mid-air. All seven people on board died, and an investigation into the crash is underway. A video circulating online seems to show the plane falling apart before hitting a reservoir.

Key Facts

  • A Russian An-22 plane crashed northeast of Moscow on December 9, 2024.
  • The crash occurred during a test flight, and all seven people on the plane died.
  • A video on social media appears to show the plane breaking into two parts mid-air.
  • Russian authorities are investigating the plane's flight readiness.
  • The plane crashed into a reservoir near the village of Ivankovo.
  • The aircraft was reportedly the last of its kind in active military service.
  • The An-22 was a large turboprop plane, first built in 1975.
  • The plane had recently undergone repairs before the test flight.
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