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A passenger plane carrying 49 people has gone missing in Russia’s Far East, with search operations currently underway, according to Reuters.
Citing the regional governor, Reuters reported that air traffic controllers lost contact with the An-24 aircraft on Thursday as it was approaching its destination in Tynda, a remote town in the Amur region bordering China.
The aircraft, operated by the Siberia-based airline Angara, reportedly vanished from radar screens during its descent.
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Amur region governor Vasily Orlov said initial reports indicated that there were 43 passengers onboard, including five children, along with six crew members.
Local emergency services are conducting a search and rescue operation in the area. Further updates are expected as the situation develops.
