Tragedy in the Skies: An-24 Plane Crash Moves Nations

A memorial service took place in Blagoveshchensk, Amur Region, where locals paid tribute to those who perished in the An-24 plane crash. The site was adorned with flowers, children's toys, and candles, symbolizing collective grief over the tragic event.

The An-24 aircraft, flying from Khabarovsk to Blagoveshchensk and Tynda, crashed 15 kilometers from Tynda on July 24. Communication was lost with the plane, and its burning fuselage was later discovered. Tragically, all passengers and crew members on board were killed.

In the aftermath of the crash, global leaders expressed their condolences. Among them, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended their sympathies to the Russian people and leadership, reflecting the international impact of the disaster.

(With inputs from agencies.)