Russia plane carrying 71 people crashes after took off from Domodedovo airport in capital Moscow.

It was mentioned that the plane was of Ukrainian made Antonov An-148 type and crashed near Moscow.

It was announced that the passenger plane had disappeared from the radar shortly after Moscow took off. The report, based on the Russian Interfax News Agency, said that the plane operated by Saratov Airlines crashes in the Moscow region.

There were 65 passengers and 6 crew on the board, which took off from Moscow was on route to Orsk.

The Russian press announced that the plane operated by Saratov Airlines crashed in the Moscow region. The search and rescue teams explained that the debris of the plane was reached, 71 reportedly lost their lives.

ILKHA