Russia's emergencies ministry said the Il-76 transported "23 tonnes of humanitarian aid" including food and tents.
Russia's emergencies ministry said the Il-76 transported "23 tonnes of humanitarian aid" including food and tents.
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Cyclone Chapala weakened after making landfall on Tuesday in Yemen, triggering heavy flash floods after severely striking the country's Arabian Sea island of Socotra.
"The results of the inquiry and investigation indicate that the group has close links to Iranian elements and terrorist elements residing in Iran," a statement said.
"While the investigation is still ongoing we cannot say categorically why the Russian jet crashed."
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The plane, carrying the aid, left this morning for Socotra carrying 33 tonnes of blankets and tents and 27 tonnes of food supplies for locals suffering shortages due to the powerful cyclone Chapala.
Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said 10 suspected Russian airstrikes targeted the castle area in Palmyra, causing damage.