Russia's airline sector is going through a tough period amid its ongoing conflict with Ukraine. Reportedly, state-controlled Aeroflot has resorted to stripping its passenger jets to barebones to obtain spare parts, which it cannot find otherwise as the West has closed its doors.

Russia stripping its passenger jets to secure spare parts and keep airlines functioning

Russian investigators said today that 78 people were onboard the Aeroflot Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft when it caught fire during emergency landing at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport on Sunday.

78 people were onboard Russian Aeroflot Sukhoi Superjet aircraft; 37 survived: Investigators

Putin's pet project: Aeroflot Sukhoi Superjet-100 was Russia's first civilian aircraft in post-Soviet era

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Russia stripping its passenger jets to secure spare parts and keep airlines functioning

78 people were onboard Russian Aeroflot Sukhoi Superjet aircraft; 37 survived: Investigators

Putin's pet project: Aeroflot Sukhoi Superjet-100 was Russia's first civilian aircraft in post-Soviet era