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  "path": "/news/world/165931-us-aircraft-crosses-russian-airspace/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-20T11:38:00.000Z",
  "site": "https://english.pravda.ru",
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  "textContent": "An unidentified aircraft from the United States crossed Russian territory on the morning of February 20, when observers detected it over Murmansk Oblast. Officials did not release detailed information about the flight. The unusual route quickly fueled discussion among analysts and media outlets. Military expert Yuri Knutov suggested that the aircraft may have transported \"unusual cargo,” while separate reports pointed to the possible presence of Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on board.\nFlight Path Across Russian Regions\n\nFlight tracking data from Flightradar showed that a Boeing 787-8 departed from Andrews Air Force Base, located near Washington. The aircraft proceeded along a route that carried it over several Russian regions, including Murmansk, Arkhangelsk, and Kirov Oblasts, as well as the Republic of Bashkortostan. After leaving Russian airspace, the plane entered Kazakhstan and later continued toward Uzbekistan.\nThe tracking service did not display information about the crew. In comments to Gazeta.ru, Yuri Knutov proposed that the aircraft may have delivered cargo to Kazakhstan amid expanding cooperation between Washington and Astana. He noted that Russia could have authorized the transit if diplomatic arrangements existed.",
  "title": "Unidentified Boeing from Andrews Base Traverses Russia, Carries 'Unusual Cargo'"
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