A Russian military transport plane carrying Ukrainian prisoners of war and Russian crew members crashed near the Ukrainian border, killing all 74 people on board.

The cause of the crash is still unknown, with both Russia and Ukraine accusing each other of foul play.

Tensions between the two countries are escalating, with Ukraine planning to target military sites in Russian territory.

The crash has prompted international responses, including the UK pledging military aid and the US discussing the situation with congressional leaders.

Ukrainian President Zelensky has called for an international investigation, and the Security Service of Ukraine has initiated a criminal investigation.

Missile fragments were found at the crash site and the plane's flight recorders have been recovered by the Russian defense ministry.

The UN Security Council is set to discuss the crash, casting doubt on future negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.