00:00 In a developing and troubling turn of events, Ukraine's intelligence agency expressed uncertainty
00:21 and concern over a downed Russian military plane raising questions about the fate of
00:26 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war claimed to be on board.
00:30 The incident occurred in the western Belgorod region, close to the Ukraine-Russia border.
00:36 Moscow asserted that the IL-76 plane was carrying captured Ukrainian soldiers intended for a
00:41 planned exchange between the two nations.
00:44 However, Ukraine's main intelligence directorate issued a statement expressing a lack of reliable
00:50 or comprehensive information about the passengers aboard the downed aircraft.
00:54 The intelligence agency confirmed that a prisoner exchange was scheduled for the same day but
00:59 emphasised the absence of concrete details regarding the individuals on the plane.
01:04 The Ukrainian government, in a series of carefully worded statements, accused Moscow of jeopardising
01:09 the lives of its captured soldiers.
01:12 A Ukrainian official said, "We currently do not have reliable information about who was
01:17 on board the plane or in what number.
01:19 However, it is known that prisoners are delivered by various means – air, rail and road.
01:25 The lack of information from Russia raises concerns about the deliberate endangerment
01:30 of the lives of our prisoners."
01:32 Ukrainian government agencies highlighted that they were not informed by Moscow about
01:36 the transportation plans in the Belgorod region, where the plane was shot down.
01:41 They underscored that Russia bears the responsibility for ensuring the security of Ukrainian prisoners.
01:47 As the situation unfolds, questions linger about the accuracy of Russian claims.
01:52 The incident, if confirmed, could mark one of the most deadly episodes in the ongoing
01:56 conflict between the two nations in recent weeks.
02:00 As both sides exchange accusations and the world watches, the focus remains on uncovering
02:05 the truth behind this tragic event.
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