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Vladimir Putin’s iconic plane ransacked by thieves

Vladimir Putin’s 'Doomsday' plane has been infiltrated and robbed, reports in Moscow say [Photo: en.wikipedia.org]

Vladimir Putin’s iconic “Doomsday” plane has reportedly been infiltrated and robbed. In a major security breach, the aircraft designed for the Russian leader to use in a nuclear war was targeted by unidentified thieves. Some 39 pieces of radio equipment were stolen after a cargo hatch was opened.

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