May 12, 2026

Russian Military Plane ‘Disappears From Radar’ With About 91 People Onboard

By Farouk Mohammed

A Russian military plane has disappeared from radar just minutes after take-off from the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russian media say.

They are quoting a source at the emergency ministry as saying the missing aircraft is a Tu-154.

About 91 people are reported to be on board the plane.

Unconfirmed reports say the aircraft belongs to the defence ministry, flying to Syria’s Latakia province.

No comment from Russian officials yet…

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