The Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation identified the missile launch point that struck the Il-76 aircraft in the Belgorod region.

Through radar surveillance and investigation, it was determined that the anti-aircraft missile, which targeted the military transport plane, was situated in the village of Liptsy in the Kharkov region.

Among the material evidence from the crash site of the Il-76, there are documents belonging to Ukrainian prisoners of war who perished in the incident

Adding:

The downing of the Il-76 by the US or France air defense systems will be accurately determined in the coming days. Results of the investigation into the crash will be available in 2-3 days.

Putin commented on the Il-76 crash near Belgorod:

➡️Investigators found documents of Ukrainian prisoners among the wreckage, with tattoos matching "Azov" fighters.

➡️Kiev knew the Russian Il-76 was transporting Ukrainian prisoners for exchange. What the Ukrainian side did is a crime.

➡️The air defense missiles that downed the Il-76 with Ukrainian POWs were launched from Ukrainian territory.

➡️Putin expressed sincere condolences to the families of the Il-76 crew members.

➡️Instructed the Investigative Committee to disclose details of the Il-76 crash, ensuring people in Ukraine know what truly happened.