✈️ A Chinese national was among those on board a Russian cargo plane that crashed in the country's far eastern Amur region on Thursday, according to the Chinese Consulate General in Khabarovsk. The IL-76 aircraft, carrying six crew members, reportedly went down during a test flight, with no survivors found so far.
🌍 The consulate stated it is 'closely following developments' and has initiated emergency protocols to assist the victim's family. Russian authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, which occurred near the Zavitinsk military airfield. No additional details about the Chinese national have been released yet.
🕊️ While aviation incidents are rare in the region, this tragedy highlights the interconnected risks of global travel and logistics. Stay tuned for updates as rescue teams and diplomats work across borders to address the aftermath.
