Russian Military Plane Crash Kills 74, Including Ukrainian Prisoners of War in Belgorod Region

Yablonovo, Korocha District, Belgorod region Russian Federation
On January 24, a Russian military transport plane carrying 74 people, including 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war to be swapped in a prisoner exchange with Ukraine crashed near the Belgorod region. The crash resulted in the death of all aboard and it is not yet clear what caused it.
Russia has been experiencing an increase in flights due to fighting in Ukraine, which some observers have attributed to this incident.
Russian Military Plane Crash Kills 74, Including Ukrainian Prisoners of War in Belgorod Region

On January 24, a Russian military transport plane carrying 74 people, including 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war to be swapped in a prisoner exchange with Ukraine crashed near the Belgorod region. The crash resulted in the death of all aboard and it is not yet clear what caused it. Russia has been experiencing an increase in flights due to fighting in Ukraine, which some observers have attributed to this incident.


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Confidence

70%

Doubts
  • It is not yet clear what caused the crash.

Sources

84%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Russian plane carrying 65 Ukrainian POWs crashes near Ukraine

The Associated Press News THE ASSOCIATED Wednesday, 24 January 2024 09:42
  • Unique Points
    • A military transport plane carrying 74 people, including 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war to be swapped, crashed Wednesday in a border region near Ukraine. All aboard were killed.
    • Russia has suffered a string of crashes that some observers have attributed to a higher number of flights amid the fighting in Ukraine.
  • Accuracy
    • Russian state news agency RIA Novosti reported that the POWs were being transported to the border region for a prisoner exchange.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (85%)
    The article contains a statement that the Russian plane carrying Ukrainian POWs crashed due to missiles launched by Ukrainian forces. This is an example of bias as it implies that Ukraine was responsible for the crash without providing any evidence or context. The author also uses language such as 'a string of crashes' and 'the heaviest in weeks', which could be seen as sensationalist and biased.
    • The Russian plane carrying Ukrainian POWs crashed due to missiles launched by Ukrainian forces.
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
      The Associated Press has a conflict of interest on the topics of Russia and Ukraine as they are covering events related to these countries. The article also mentions Belgorod region which is in Russia.
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
        The Associated Press has a conflict of interest on the topics of Russia and Ukraine as they are covering events related to these countries. The article mentions that the Russian plane carrying Ukrainian prisoners of war crashed near Ukraine which could be seen as an example of bias.

        62%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

        A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

        Russian transport plane crashes near Ukraine with more than 60 Ukrainian prisoners of war aboard

        Fox News Media Landon Mion, Wednesday, 24 January 2024 11:54
        • Unique Points
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Accuracy
          • A military transport plane carrying 74 people, including 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war to be swapped, crashed Wednesday in a border region near Ukraine. All aboard were killed.
          • Russia claims that the POWs were being transported to the border region for a prisoner exchange.
        • Deception (50%)
          The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that the Russian military transport plane crashed near Ukraine's border with Russia. However, according to the Defense Ministry of Russia and RIA Novosti, which are both official sources quoted by Fox News itself, the crash occurred within Belgorod region of Russia and not on its border with Ukraine as stated in the article.
          • The Russian military transport plane crashed near Ukraine's border with Russia.
        • Fallacies (70%)
          The article contains several logical fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing the Russian Defense Ministry and RIA Novosti as sources for information about the crash. However, these sources are not reliable and their claims should be taken with a grain of salt. Additionally, the author quotes Andrei Kartapolov without providing any context or evidence for his claim that the plane was shot down by three missiles. This is an example of inflammatory rhetoric as it suggests that Ukraine may have been responsible for the crash, which could be seen as a provocation against Russia. The article also contains several dichotomous depictions of Russia and Ukraine, such as when it describes Belgorod region sitting on the border with Ukraine and being attacked by Ukrainian forces in recent months. This creates a false sense of us versus them between the two countries.
          • The Russian Defense Ministry claims that the POWs were being transported to the border region for a prisoner exchange, according to AP.
        • Bias (80%)
          The article contains multiple examples of bias. The author uses inflammatory language to describe the Russian military and its actions, such as calling it a 'military transport plane carrying 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war' instead of simply stating that it was a military aircraft with passengers on board. Additionally, the use of phrases like 'Russian state news agency RIA Novosti' and 'retired general Andrei Kartapolov' implies that these sources are not reliable or unbiased. The article also includes quotes from WALL STREET JOURNAL REPORTER EVAN GERSHKOVICH, which may be seen as an attempt to discredit the Russian government and its actions.
          • Quotes from WALL STREET JOURNAL REPORTER EVAN GERSHKOVICH may be seen as an attempt to discredit the Russian government and its actions
            • The author uses inflammatory language to describe the Russian military
              • The use of phrases like 'Russian state news agency RIA Novosti' implies that these sources are not reliable or unbiased
              • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                The article discusses the Russian Defense Ministry and President Vladimir Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov. The author also mentions Andrei Kartapolov and Vyacheslav Gladkov who are likely to have a vested interest in the topic of Ukrainian prisoners of war.
                • The article discusses the Russian Defense Ministry, which is responsible for maintaining Russia's military capabilities. The ministry has been accused by Ukraine and its allies of providing support to separatist rebels in eastern Ukraine.
                • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                  The author has multiple conflicts of interest on the topics provided. The article discusses Russian Defense Ministry and President Vladimir Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov, which could indicate a bias towards Russia. Additionally, the article mentions NATO contract to replenish allied supplies and help Ukraine, which may suggest that the author has ties with NATO or is sympathetic to their cause.
                  • The Russian Defense Ministry was mentioned in the article as being involved in providing aid for Ukrainian prisoners of war. This could indicate a bias towards Russia.

                  76%

                  The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                  (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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                  Live updates: Russian military plane crashes near Ukraine border

                  CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Rob Picheta, Wednesday, 24 January 2024 09:59
                  • Unique Points
                    • The IL-76 Russian military plane crashed near the village of Yablonovo in Russia's Korocha District.
                    • Russia claims that 65 Ukrainian servicemen were on board the plane, while Ukraine says it was carrying air defense missiles for S-300 system.
                    • All those on board are dead according to Belgorod governor Vyacheslav Gladkov.
                  • Accuracy
                    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
                  • Deception (50%)
                    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the authors claim that Russia's Defense Ministry stated that the IL-76 crashed due to a missile strike by Ukraine or Germany. However, this statement was not made by Russia's Defense Ministry but rather by Russian state media and Andrey Kartapolov of the defense committee in Duma. Secondly, CNN claims that it has reached out to multiple sources in Ukraine's government about Russia's allegations that Ukraine was responsible for the downing of the plane but have not yet received any comment. However, this statement is misleading as CNN does not provide evidence or quotes from these sources to support their claim.
                    • CNN claims that it has reached out to multiple sources in Ukraine's government about Russia's allegations that Ukraine was responsible for the downing of the plane but have not yet received any comment. However, this statement is misleading as CNN does not provide evidence or quotes from these sources to support their claim.
                    • The authors claim that Russia's Defense Ministry stated that the IL-76 crashed due to a missile strike by Ukraine or Germany. However, this statement was not made by Russia's Defense Ministry but rather by Russian state media and Andrey Kartapolov of the defense committee in Duma.
                  • Fallacies (80%)
                    The article contains several examples of informal fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by citing Russian news agencies and the Ukrainian military without providing any evidence or context for their claims. They also use inflammatory rhetoric when describing the situation as a 'destabilizing' threat to Ukraine, which is not supported by any facts presented in the article.
                    • The author uses an appeal to authority by citing Russian news agencies and the Ukrainian military without providing any evidence or context for their claims. They also use inflammatory rhetoric when describing the situation as a 'destabilizing' threat to Ukraine, which is not supported by any facts presented in the article.
                  • Bias (85%)
                    The article reports on a Russian military plane that crashed near the Ukraine border. The author claims that Russia is investigating whether the plane was carrying Ukrainian POWs or missiles for an upcoming prisoner exchange. However, there are conflicting statements from both sides about what was on board the plane at the time of its crash.
                    • Russia has claimed that 65 Ukrainian servicemen were on board the IL-76 ahead of a prisoner swap
                      • Ukraine's military said the plane was carrying air defense missiles
                      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                        None Found At Time Of Publication
                      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                        The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of Russia and Ukraine as they are reporting live updates from the Belgorod region near the border. The article does not disclose any other conflicts of interest.