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Bloodiest day in Ukraine conflict as rebel missiles bring down military jet
Il-76 transport plane destroyed at Luhansk airport, killing 40 paratroopers and nine crewPro-Russian rebels have shot down a military transport plane in Luhansk in the bloodiest single day of fighting in eastern Ukraine since the conflict began in April, setting back Kiev’s efforts to end the crisis and establish control of the region.The...
The 20 photographs of the week
The World Cup in Brazil, the taking of Mosul in Iraq, protests in Athens and Barcelona – the best photography in news, culture and sport from around the world this week … …read more Source: The...
Ukraine rebels shoot down military plane
At least 49 killed after transport jet brought down near Luhansk airport in major blow for KievPro-Russian separatists have shot down a large military transport plane in eastern Ukraine, reportedly killing 49 people on board in a major blow for the government’s efforts to quell the insurgency.The defence ministry said the plane was shot...
