The wreckage of the aircraft with 49 people aboard is believed to have been found. The remains of the Russian An-24 that disappeared from radar in poor weather earlier today were reportedly spotted by an Mi-8 rescue helicopter, according to officials.
The plane, which had children on board, is believed to have been found nine miles from Tynday airport in the Amur region, in the eastern part of the country. The Ministry of Emergency Situations said the fuselage of the aircraft was on fire. Following the sighting, rescuers were scrambled in search of survivors.
THIS IS A LIVE BLOG. FOLLOW OUR COVERAGE BELOW.
You may also like
Watch: Aircraft crashes nose-first on Italian highway, turns into a fireball; two killed
Reliance Infra, Power Shares Crash 10% In 2 Days, Hit Lower Circuits; ED Raids Linked To Anil Ambani's Group Trigger Market Panic
Drivers fined £1,000 for reversing with England flag on car during Euro 2025 final
Meghan Markle facing fresh blow to major project as huge shake-up is on cards
Cruise expert says 'mega ships' will soon rival cities and carry 35,000 passengers
