A Russian An-22 transport aircraft has crashed. There were 7 people on board, according to the outlet 24.kg.

The aircraft crashed in the Ivanovo region. No information has been released regarding casualties or injuries. After several hours of searching, fragments of the An-22 were found in the water.

The aircraft had recently undergone repairs and was undergoing a flight inspection.

The An-22 is the largest turboprop aircraft in the world. It is used for transporting oversized cargo.