A Russian military plane has crashed in Crimea, killing at least 29 people, amid ongoing tensions with Ukraine. The incident follows the Kremlin's troop deployment into the country. This is a Level 2 article, indicating a notable trend in international affairs.

The plane crashed in a mountainous forest area not far from Crimea's capital, Simferopol. Since the Kremlin sent troops into Ukraine, incidents involving Russian military planes have occurred frequently.