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ISSUED BY: GCIS Communications Command Center

SOURCE: The Voice Of Russia

07March2011 3:00amEST

GCIS INTELLIGENCE UPDATE: Investigators say a Russian jet crash on Saturday might have been the result of a terror attack.

Antonov-148 crashes killing all six on board.Other hypotheses include human error, a mechanical fault, substandard parts and adulterated fuel.

The jet was an Antonov-148, with four Russians and two trainee pilots from Myanmar on board.

All six died when it crashed to the ground in the Region of Belgorod south of Moscow.

Locals say they observed it falling apart in mid-air.

The plane was undergoing tests ahead of delivery to Myanmar. (read full report)

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