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24 Jan 2024 | 10:07 AM UTC

Russia: Russian military passenger aircraft crashes in Korochansky district, Belgorod Oblast, Jan. 24

Emergency services responding to Russian military transport aircraft crash in Korochansky district, Belgorod Oblast, Russia, Jan. 24.

Warning

Reports indicate that a Russian military passenger aircraft crashed in Korochansky district, Belgorod Oblast, in the late morning of Jan. 24. Local authorities will likely deploy a large-scale emergency response to the incident. It is unknown how many casualties are involved, nor whether there is secondary damage to buildings or infrastructure. The cause of the crash is unconfirmed at present.

The crash and emergency response will cause localized disruptions. Heightened security measures will likely be deployed in the region.

Avoid the area. Strictly heed instructions from local security authorities.