Verification ongoing to check whether Chinese nationals are on missing Russian plane: Chinese consulate in Khabarovsk tells GT

The Chinese Consulate General in Khabarovsk told the Global Times on Thursday that regarding the case of a Russian plane reportedly gone missing with about 50 people on board, the consulate is still verifying the facts and cannot confirm yet whether any Chinese nationals are on board. 

The consulate added that it will provide updates in a timely manner if any new information should emerge.

The Xinhua News Agency reported on Thursday afternoon, citing media outlets, that a Russian plane with about 50 people on board is missing.

Debris of the missing Russian passenger plane has been discovered in the Eastern Amur Region, Xinhua reported, citing media.

According to the latest report cited by Xinhua from media, there is no survivor found in crashed Russian passenger plane.