Russian Plane Crash Proves a Terrorist Attack

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As the investigations on the Russian plane crash over Egyptian Sinai came to a conclusion, it was proved that the incident was a result of a terrorist attack whose victims were mostly civilians, besides the crew.

In this regard, the Federal Security Service director Aleksandr Bortnikov told Russian President Vladimir Putin that the crash was caused by a terrorist attack as traces of explosives have been found in the wreckage of the plane.

"We can say that that [Sinai plane crash] was a terror act," Bortnikov concluded after experts analyzed passengers' belongings as well as the parts of the plane.

"After the examination on all these objects, we have found traces of a foreign-made explosive substance," Bortnikov said.

He further added that: "During the flight, a homemade device with the power of 1.5 kilograms of TNT was detonated. As a result, the plane fell apart in the air, which can be explained by the huge scattering of the fuselage parts of the plane."

Aiming at learning further facts about the crime, Bortnikov also announced a reward of $50 million for information on those behind the terror attack on the A321.

Commenting on the latest news, Putin announced that Russia will act in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter, which provides for countries' right to self-defense. "Those who attempt to assist criminals should be aware that the consequences of such attempts will be entirely their responsibility," he added.

Some media sources reported that two employees at Sharm el-Sheikh airport have been detained in connection with the downing of the passenger jet, citing two security officials.

The official also noted that "Seventeen people are being held, two of them are suspected of helping whoever planted the bomb on the plane at Sharm al-Sheikh airport."

Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team