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The Islamic State on Saturday claimed responsibility for the crash of a Russian plane that took off from Sharm El-Sheikh inEgypt'sSinai, which killed 224 people on board. The wreckage was found in Hassana, a mountainous area 35 km south of the North Sinai city of Al Arish. The Sinai-based group "Sinai State" that had announced loyalty to the IS said that its militants managed to target the Russian plane and killed all its passengers. It is believed to have been caused by a bomb onboard. It said the attack was in revenge for Russia's military operations in Syria. Russian and Egyptian security sources have questioned the validity of the claim as the plane was travelling at 30,000 feet. |
