"Unraveling the Truth: The Russian Flight Il-76 Crash and Ukraine's Accusations"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Newsweek
A Russian military plane crash carrying Ukrainian prisoners of war has sparked a dispute between Moscow and Kyiv, with Russia claiming that a Ukrainian anti-aircraft missile downed the aircraft. Both countries have opened criminal investigations, but Ukraine denies involvement and demands proof from Russia. Amidst conflicting claims and counterclaims, Ukraine seeks an international investigation into the crash, while Russian officials accuse Ukraine of trying to hide the real cause. The incident has further escalated tensions in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.