"Meanwhile, Ukraine-based Ukrainskaya Pravda newspaper reported, citing sources in Kiev’s military, that the aircraft had been destroyed by Ukrainian forces. However, the outlet reported that the plane had been carrying S-300 air defense missiles rather than prisoners.
A few minutes later, it removed the mention of Kiev’s role in the downing of the aircraft, stating only that its military sources had confirmed the crash.
Russian MP Andrey Kartapolov said that there were two planes carrying Ukrainian POWs, and that Moscow had to urgently divert the second IL-76, carrying 80 captured troops, out of the danger zone.
The legislator stated that Kiev knew about the impending exchange and had been informed of the flight route, adding that despite the warning, the plane was shot down by three anti-aircraft missiles fired from either US-made Patriot or German-made IRIS-T systems. Kartapolov asserted that in light of this tragedy, any prisoner exchange is “out of the question for now,” suggesting that Kiev had carried out the attack in order to thwart the exchange."
65 Ukrainian POWs killed in Russian plane crash – MOD — RT Russia & Former Soviet Union
See if the names of the Ukrainian POW's are made available, considering Ukraine are desperate for another 500,000 men to be a chance against Russia despite claiming to have only lost 40k compared to Russia's 300k(increased to 400k just today by Commander Andy) so far in the conflict I wouldn't believe a word out of Kiev or their deranged supporters.
If Kiev's Military took responsibility for the shoot down then all of a sudden deleted that claim then one would assume they suddenly realized they've killed 65 of their own future cannon fodder.
