The Russian Il-76 was shot down by the American Patriot air defense system
The Russian Il-76 plane that crashed in the Belgorod region was allegedly shot down by an American Patriot air defense system. This was reported by a source in the security forces
"It is highly likely that the Patriot air defense system was used. The examination continues,” the source said.
The Ministry of Defense previously reported that the plane crashed as a result of an attack on it by the Ukrainian air defense system. There were 65 Ukrainian prisoners on board who were being transported for exchange.
Examination of the destructive elements found in the skin of the aircraft preliminary confirmed the hit of a Western missile.