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1995 Airstan Ilyushin Il-76 hijacking
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On 3 August 1995, Taliban-controlled fighter aircraft intercepted an Airstan Ilyushin Il-76TD transport aircraft, with seven Russian nationals on board, forcing it to land at Taliban-occupied Kandahar International Airport. The men were held prisoner for over a year before making their escape; after overpowering their captors they repossessed their aircraft, flying it to freedom towards Russia.
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![]() The Airstan Il-76TD used in the escape. | |
Incident | |
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Date | 3 August 1995 – 16 August 1996 |
Summary | Fighter interception and impound |
Site | Kandahar International Airport, Kandahar, Afghanistan |
Aircraft | |
Aircraft type | Ilyushin Il-76TD |
Operator | Airstan |
Registration | RA-76842 |
Occupants | 7 |
Passengers | 0 |
Crew | 7 |
Fatalities | 0 |
Survivors | 7 |
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