A passenger aircraft has crashed in eastern Russia on Thursday, prompting immediate search and rescue operations. The aircraft, en route from Blagoveshchensk to Tynda in the Amur region, disappeared from radar contact. Russian state media reports that the wreckage has subsequently been located near the city of Tynda.
Initial reports from emergency services indicate that the flight manifest listed 46 individuals onboard, comprising 40 passengers and a crew of six. Discrepancies in reporting suggest a possible variation in the total passenger count, with other sources indicating 49 people were aboard.
The status of any potential survivors remains undetermined at this time. Authorities have launched investigations to determine the cause of the crash. Details surrounding the incident are still emerging.