A Russian military transport plane, carrying 65 captured Ukrainian soldiers for a planned exchange, crashed near the Russian city of Belgorod. Russia accuses Ukraine of intentionally shooting down the plane, calling it a barbaric act of terrorism.
Ukraine seeks clarification on the incident but does not directly confirm responsibility. The exchange was to occur at the Kolotilovka border checkpoint. Both sides trade blame, escalating tensions amid the ongoing conflict.
The incident marks a deadly turn in the conflict within Russia’s borders, prompting calls for a UN Security Council meeting.
Source: Reuters -Agencies
