Russia: Russian military passenger aircraft crashes in Korochansky district, Belgorod Oblast, Jan. 24 /update 1

Local authorities confirm that a Russian military passenger aircraft crashed in Korochansky district, Belgorod Oblast, in the late morning of Jan. 24. The region's governor confirmed that investigations are ongoing and that there are no survivors from the crash. There is no reported secondary damage to buildings or infrastructure. The cause of the crash is unconfirmed; some reports indicate that the Il-76 aircraft was intercepted by a Ukrainian missile. Russian sources state that there were up to 74 personnel on board, however, these claims have not been confirmed.

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