A passenger plane carrying 49 people crashed in Russia’s Far East, authorities confirmed. Emergency services were immediately dispatched to the crash site, but details about survivors and the cause of the accident remain unclear.
The aircraft was reportedly on a domestic flight when it lost contact with air traffic control. Rescue teams are working under challenging conditions due to remote terrain and adverse weather.
Russian officials have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash, with safety experts expected to be involved.
This incident marks a tragic event for the region, and further updates are awaited as rescue operations continue.