The Russian Emergency Services in the Zabaykalsky region in the east of the country announced that a light "An-2" aircraft belonging to the DOSAAF parachuting organization made an emergency landing in the region, resulting in injuries to six of its parachutists.

According to the emergency statement, the plane landed 16 minutes after takeoff. It was carrying 10 parachutists and the pilot, and six people were injured.

The emergency services indicated that rescue operations are ongoing at the site and investigations are still underway to determine the cause of the incident.