Russian plane crashes in Syria, killing 32

A Russian military transport airplane has crashed during landing at Khmeimim Airbase in Syria, killing all 32 people on board including six crew members as well as 26 passengers announced the Russian Defense Ministry on Tuesday. 

According to preliminary information by the ministry, the incident could have been caused by a technical malfunction.

Around 15:00 (Moscow time, 12:00 GMT), a Russian An-26 transport aircraft crashed while coming in for landing at the Khmeimim airbase,” the statement issued by the ministry said.

All those on board died [in the incident], it added.