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Russian Airplane Reportedly Crashes in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula

Published by Novinite on Sat, 10/31/2015 - 09:16

A Russian airplane carrying more than 200 people on board has reportedly crashed in Egypt's Sinai peninsula on Saturday.

The information on the crash has been confirmed by the office of the Egyptian Prime Minister, the BBC reports.

The airplane operated by Kogalymavia airline was conducting flight 92-68 from the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh to Saint Petersburg.

UPD 12.30: Egypt-Russia Flight 7K9268 crashes at Sinai: screams heard from wreckage

Published by Protothema on Sat, 10/31/2015 - 08:59

A passenger jet traveling from the Egyptian resort Sharm el-Sheikh to St. Petersburg disappeared from radar screens in Cypriot airspace. The Russian Kogalymavia airlines Airbus A-321, according to sources, had 217 passengers (17 children) and seven crew members on board. All of the passengers were Russian civilians.

Red Sea Marvels Help Egypt's Tourism Set Eyes on Strong Recovery

Published by Novinite on Tue, 06/23/2015 - 11:09

"How was Egypt? Did you see the Pyramids?" This is the first question any visitor to the Northern African country would normally hear upon arrival at the airport of their respective hometown. Answering "no" would make friends or family members coming to welcome you at the airport frown with a question on their lips.

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