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Mint
2 hours ago
- Mint
Where is Amur? Missing Russian plane with 50 onboard found, burning fuselage spotted, no survivors
The wreckage of a plane that crashed with 49 onboard has been found in Russia's Far East. The plane's burning fuselage was spotted by Russia's local emergency services on Thursday. According to an AP report, the burning fuselage was found on a hillside south of its planned destination in the town of Tynda. There was no evidence of survivors, local rescuers said, as the Amur region's civil defence agency said it was dispatching a ground team to the scene, Reuters reported. According to Britannica, Amur is an oblast (province) in far eastern Russia. The province occupies the basins of the middle Amur River and its tributary the Zeya, and extends up to the crest of the Stanovoy Range. Amur River is a river of East Asia, and forms a natural border between the Russian Far East and Northeast China. It then flows some 650 miles (1,050 kilometers) northeastward across Russia to the Tatar Strait, an arm of the Pacific Ocean that connects the Sea of Japan and the Sea of Okhotsk. Russia had yielded the Amur region to China by the Treaty of Nerchink in 1689. However, the region was reincorporated by Russian Cossacks in late 19th century. Russian Cossacks communities were semi-nomadic, semi-militarised people, often acting as border guards and playing a key role in the colonisation of frontier regions. Yes, one can visit the region as a tourist. In fact, Russia promoted Amur as a tourism destination. From watching rocket launches to digging up dinosaurs, spotting Amur tigers, and interacting with the ancient Evenk tribes – Amur has a wide range of activities to offer. One of Russia's private tourism company described Amur as a 'beautiful region' from where you 'can get to China just by swimming across the impressive Amur River'. The website further claims that 'it is believed that it is here, in the deep taiga, in the mountains, there are ancient secret places of power, which are still guarded by shamans…' An Antonov An-24 aircraft, which went missing during a domestic flight from Blagoveshchensk to Tynda, was located by a rescue helicopter about 15 kilometres from its destination, Russia Today reported. The twin turboprop aircraft lost communication shortly before reaching Tynda Airport, with no distress signal sent, according to a source quoted by RT. The flight was operated over a 570-kilometre route across Russia's Far Eastern Amur Region. Governor of the region, Vasily Orlov, confirmed that 43 passengers were on board, including four crew members. Five children were among the passengers, he said. Video footage released by emergency services showed a Mi-8 helicopter flying over a heavily forested area as part of the search operation. The wreckage was found burning in the taiga, a dense and hilly boreal forest, which has made rescue efforts difficult, as per Russia Today.
Times of Oman
5 hours ago
- Times of Oman
Russian passenger plane with 47 on board goes missing in Amur Region, search ops underway
Moscow: A twin turboprop Antonov An-24 passenger plane carrying 47 people, including five children, went missing on Thursday during a flight over Russia's Far Eastern Amur Region, Russia Today reported. The aircraft was en route from Blagoveshchensk to Tynda, a 570-kilometre journey, when it lost contact with air traffic control shortly before reaching its destination. Amur Region Governor Vasily Orlov confirmed that 43 passengers and four crew members were aboard the missing flight. Emergency services said the aircraft went off radar just a few kilometres away from Tynda. A search and rescue operation has been launched, but authorities say the taiga-dense boreal forest covering much of the area is making the effort challenging, according to Russia Today. The Antonov An-24, developed in the 1950s, is widely used in Russia for both cargo and passenger transport. More than 1,000 units of the aircraft were produced.
Hindustan Times
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Did Derek Huffman join Russian army? Here's the truth about Texas dad who moved to escape 'woke' culture
Derek Huffman, a father of four from Texas, has gone viral on social media for moving out of the United States and settling in Russia with his family. Derek and his wife, DeAnna Huffman, regularly post updates from their life in Russia on their YouTube channel. Derek Huffman (R) and Vladimir Putin. It was in one such YouTube vlog that the Huffman couple revealed that they moved out of Texas and settled in Russia to escape the "LGBT propaganda" in the US. While it was only a fascinating story, so far, a recent update on the Huffman family has sparked significant concern. In a recent YouTube vlog, Deanna Huffman claimed that Derek Huffman has joined the Russian army and is being sent to the frontlines in Ukraine. But the claims are unverified and DeAnna Huffman has since deleted the video. Here's a photo of the Huffman family in front of the Red Square in Moscow: The Truth About Derek Huffman Joining Russian Army Despite DeAnna Huffman's claim that her husband, Derek, has joined the Russian army and is being sent to Ukraine, there are no official records available to validate those claims. The fact-checking website Snopes researched the Texas family and found no evidence to support the claim that he joined the army in Russia on the Ukraine frontlines. Also read: NBA journo Taylor Rooks announces that she is married; Who is her husband? Snopes revealed that records show Derek Huffman and his family moved to Russia in April 2025. There is a video on their YouTube channel where the family recorded their move to Russia. Another video from May 2025 showed Derek Huffman supposedly enlisting in the Russian army. There are many photos of Huffman in the uniform of the Russian army. However, it is not clear what role he fulfilled in the army. Why The Huffman Family Moved To Russia Derek Huffman told Russian news broadcaster, Russia Today, that he moved to the country from Texas to escape the "LGBT propaganda" and "concerns over LGBT indoctrination in the American schools."
The Age
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Age
Father who moved family to Russia to escape ‘woke' America is sent to front line
'You're not. So, unfortunately, he feels like he's being thrown to the wolves right now, and he's kind of having to lean on faith, and that's what we're all doing.' Huffman's last message came in June, marking Father's Day in the US. Wearing camouflage and military gear, he appeared in a one-minute video addressed to his family. Loading 'I miss you all more than you can imagine,' he said. 'I can't wait to see you ... hopefully I get a vacation at some point and I get to go home and spend a couple of weeks with you. 'But man, you're on my mind 24/7 and just know that what I'm doing is important to me and important to our family. Just know I will do whatever it takes to be safe and to come home to you. Take care of each other.' Since then, there have been no new images or videos of Huffman. The family commented on their YouTube channel that he was 'doing fine'. However, a link on their channel, which has since been deleted, directed users to a Telegram group titled 'Save the little girls'. Created on Sunday, the group contained one message: 'We are asking the United States government to save this family,' along with a photo of DeAnna Huffman and her daughters crying in the street. It is unclear if the family created the group. London masthead The Telegraph has contacted the Huffmans for comment. Their move to Russia was prompted by their dissatisfaction with what they saw as progressive overreach in the American education system. After relocating from Arizona to Texas, they were disturbed when their daughter, Sophia, was expected to speak about lesbian topics at school. 'The final straw was when we found out my daughter Sophia learnt about lesbians from a girl in her class. She didn't fully understand it, but for us, that was enough to realise something had to change,' Derek Huffman told Russia Today. Traditional values A trip to Moscow in May 2023 convinced the family that Russia offered the traditional values they desired. 'The city was cleaner, safer, and more orderly than we ever imagined. Most importantly, we found a place that respected our values – where we finally felt at home,' Huffman continued. Upon arriving in Russia, the family were featured in several state-affiliated media outlets, where they described their move as a rejection of Western cultural values. Derek Huffman said he wanted to earn his place in Russian society not via handouts but through service. 'The point of this act for me is to earn a place here in Russia,' he said. 'If I risk myself for our new country, no one will say that I am not a part of it. Unlike migrants in America who come there just like that, do not assimilate, and at the same time want free handouts.' But DeAnna Huffman has since claimed her husband was misled. 'When he signed up and had all of that done, he was told he would not be training for two weeks and going straight to the front lines,' she said. 'But it seems as though he is getting one more week of training, closer to the front lines, and then they are going to put him on the front lines.' Loading DeAnna Huffman said in her vlog: 'It's been just a few months since our family made the big move from America to Russia, and while we've had amazing adventures, this journey has also brought deep challenges. 'Being alone in a new country, raising kids, and trying to stay strong has tested me in ways I never imagined,' she said. The Huffmans settled in an 'American village', a settlement in Istra created by US expat and blogger Tim Kirby, who has lived in Russia for two decades. It was founded in 2023 as a refuge for Americans fleeing what Kirby described as 'liberal gender norms'.
Sydney Morning Herald
2 days ago
- Politics
- Sydney Morning Herald
Father who moved family to Russia to escape ‘woke' America is sent to front line
'You're not. So, unfortunately, he feels like he's being thrown to the wolves right now, and he's kind of having to lean on faith, and that's what we're all doing.' Huffman's last message came in June, marking Father's Day in the US. Wearing camouflage and military gear, he appeared in a one-minute video addressed to his family. Loading 'I miss you all more than you can imagine,' he said. 'I can't wait to see you ... hopefully I get a vacation at some point and I get to go home and spend a couple of weeks with you. 'But man, you're on my mind 24/7 and just know that what I'm doing is important to me and important to our family. Just know I will do whatever it takes to be safe and to come home to you. Take care of each other.' Since then, there have been no new images or videos of Huffman. The family commented on their YouTube channel that he was 'doing fine'. However, a link on their channel, which has since been deleted, directed users to a Telegram group titled 'Save the little girls'. Created on Sunday, the group contained one message: 'We are asking the United States government to save this family,' along with a photo of DeAnna Huffman and her daughters crying in the street. It is unclear if the family created the group. London masthead The Telegraph has contacted the Huffmans for comment. Their move to Russia was prompted by their dissatisfaction with what they saw as progressive overreach in the American education system. After relocating from Arizona to Texas, they were disturbed when their daughter, Sophia, was expected to speak about lesbian topics at school. 'The final straw was when we found out my daughter Sophia learnt about lesbians from a girl in her class. She didn't fully understand it, but for us, that was enough to realise something had to change,' Derek Huffman told Russia Today. Traditional values A trip to Moscow in May 2023 convinced the family that Russia offered the traditional values they desired. 'The city was cleaner, safer, and more orderly than we ever imagined. Most importantly, we found a place that respected our values – where we finally felt at home,' Huffman continued. Upon arriving in Russia, the family were featured in several state-affiliated media outlets, where they described their move as a rejection of Western cultural values. Derek Huffman said he wanted to earn his place in Russian society not via handouts but through service. 'The point of this act for me is to earn a place here in Russia,' he said. 'If I risk myself for our new country, no one will say that I am not a part of it. Unlike migrants in America who come there just like that, do not assimilate, and at the same time want free handouts.' But DeAnna Huffman has since claimed her husband was misled. 'When he signed up and had all of that done, he was told he would not be training for two weeks and going straight to the front lines,' she said. 'But it seems as though he is getting one more week of training, closer to the front lines, and then they are going to put him on the front lines.' Loading DeAnna Huffman said in her vlog: 'It's been just a few months since our family made the big move from America to Russia, and while we've had amazing adventures, this journey has also brought deep challenges. 'Being alone in a new country, raising kids, and trying to stay strong has tested me in ways I never imagined,' she said. The Huffmans settled in an 'American village', a settlement in Istra created by US expat and blogger Tim Kirby, who has lived in Russia for two decades. It was founded in 2023 as a refuge for Americans fleeing what Kirby described as 'liberal gender norms'.
