Russian plane crash probe finds no evidence yet of terrorism

A preliminary investigation into the crash of a Russian passenger plane has found no indication yet of any “illegal or terrorist act,” said Egypt’s chief investigator.

The vaguely worded statement by Ayman el-Muqadam said the investigation committee so far has not found “any evidence” indicating foul play in the October 31 downing of the plane, killing all 224 people onboard — mostly Russian holidaymakers returning from the resort of Sharm el-Sheikh.

Russia has said an explosive device had been placed onboard the Airbus A321-200 and the Sinai branch of the Islamic State group has claimed responsibility.