Thieves break into Russia's 'doomsday plane', steal equipment: Report
Thieves broke into Russia's Ilyushin Il-80 'doomsday plane' and stole 39 units of electronic equipment and five radio station boards, news agency Interfax reported citing a source. The plane was undergoing routine maintenance in Taganrog. Experts say Il-80s are designed to be used as airborne command posts for Russian officials, including the president, in the event of a nuclear conflict.