Russian officials say there are no survivors and rule out terrorism after Syrian-bound Russian defence plane carrying 92 people

A Syrian-bound Russian military plane carrying 92 people including Red Army Choir members crashed in the Black Sea minutes after taking off from Sochi. The Tu-154 model plane, which belonged to the Russian defense ministry, crashed shortly after take-off from the southern city of Adler at 5.40am (2.40am GMT). There was no indication anyone survived. -- More...