DISINFO: The West is to blame for the plane crash in Kaliningrad
DISINFORMATION CASE DETAILS
  • Outlet: regnum.ru (archived)*
  • Date of publication: January 04, 2017
  • Outlet language(s): Russian
  • Reported in: Issue 53
  • Countries / regions discussed: Russia
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West Kaliningrad

DISINFO: The West is to blame for the plane crash in Kaliningrad

SUMMARY

The West is to blame for the plane crash in Kaliningrad Airport on the 4th of January, as well as for the lack of emergency preparedness at the airport.

RESPONSE

No evidence or explanation given for the claims. Actually, Kaliningrad’s acting governor, Anton Alikhanov has stated that he takes responsibility for the problems at the airport after the crash. bit.ly/2j7KX5g,

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