What's happened
A Russian air ambulance crashes in Afghanistan, with conflicting reports on the fate of the passengers and the alleged theft of almost
£1,000,000 in cash.
Why it matters
The crash of a Russian air ambulance and the alleged theft of a large sum of money in Afghanistan is significant due to the conflicting reports and the potential impact on the victims' families and international relations.
What the papers say
Metro reports conflicting allegations of a large sum of cash being stolen by Taliban rescuers, while The Moscow Times and AP News provide details of the crash and the fate of the passengers. Business Insider UK and Gulf News also report on the crash and the ongoing rescue efforts.
How we got here
A Russian air ambulance carrying six people, including a seriously ill woman, crashes in a mountainous region of Afghanistan. Conflicting reports emerge regarding the fate of the passengers and the alleged theft of a large sum of money from the aircraft.
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