Russian An-26 transport aircraft reportedly crashes over occupied Crimea, killing 29

"A Russian An-26 transport aircraft crashed in occupied Crimea late on March 31, Russian

Telegram media channels reported, killing 29 military personnel on board.
Russian state media outlet RIA Novosti, citing the Russian Defense Ministry, first reported that the fate of the aircraft and crew is unknown, with a search and rescue team dispatched. The Defense Ministry further claimed that "there was no evidence of external damage to the aircraft" amid the loss of contact.
Russian Telegram media channels with ties to the Russian Defense Ministry later reported that 29 Russian military personnel, including six crew members, were killed in the crash that occurred due to a "technical malfunction." KI