President Zelenskyy asserted that mounting evidence implicates Russia in the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan, drawing parallels to the 2014 downing of MH17 by a Russian missile. He offered condolences to Azerbaijan and warned that Russia’s potential disinformation campaign necessitates unified international pressure to uncover the truth and hold those responsible accountable. The December 25th crash killed 38, with Azerbaijani officials citing evidence of external interference, including perforations in the aircraft’s fuselage. Zelenskyy’s statement highlights the growing suspicion surrounding Russia’s involvement in the tragedy.
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An Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 jet crashed in Kazakhstan after sustaining damage over Russian airspace, resulting in 38 fatalities and 29 survivors. Investigations suggest the plane may have been struck by Russian air defenses, a theory supported by analysts. Following the incident, several airlines, including Azerbaijan Airlines, El Al, Flydubai, and Qazaq Air, temporarily suspended flights to various Russian cities, citing safety concerns and the ongoing investigation. This incident raises significant concerns about the safety of Russian airspace, potentially impacting future flight routes and Russian aviation revenue.
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The downing of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane in Kazakhstan, resulting in the tragic loss of 38 lives, points to a deeply disturbing incident. Preliminary findings from Azerbaijan’s investigation strongly suggest that Russian air defenses were responsible. This conclusion, supported by multiple sources, alleges that a missile, likely from a Pantsir system, exploded near the aircraft, causing catastrophic damage and leading to its crash. The severity of the damage, evidenced by holes in the rear fuselage and the fact that the plane didn’t crash immediately, supports the theory of a near miss causing significant structural failure.
This incident raises profound questions about the competence and accountability of Russian air defenses.… Continue reading
Investigation into the AZAL flight crash in Kazakhstan points to the Russian Pantsir-S air defense system as the cause. A Russian missile struck the aircraft, resulting in 38 deaths and 29 survivors. Despite pilot requests, the plane was denied landing at Russian airports and subsequently had its GPS jammed while flying over the Caspian Sea. Azerbaijani government sources confirmed the missile strike as the reason for the tragedy.
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An Azerbaijani airliner, carrying 67 passengers of various nationalities, crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, resulting in 38 fatalities and 29 survivors. Initial reports suggest inclement weather forced a diversion from the Baku-Grozny flight path, with a subsequent emergency landing attempt ending in the crash. Investigations are underway by Kazakhstani, Azerbaijani, and Russian authorities, with a bird strike also being considered a possible contributing factor. Azerbaijan has declared a national day of mourning.
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An Azerbaijani Airlines plane crashed in Kazakhstan on December 25th, killing 38 of the 67 passengers and crew. Independent Russian media outlets report the plane may have been struck by a Russian surface-to-air missile, citing evidence of missile damage to the aircraft and eyewitness accounts of an explosion. This theory is supported by reports of drone attacks on Chechnya that morning. While Russian authorities initially attributed the crash to a bird strike, the recovered black box is expected to clarify the cause.
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Azerbaijan Airlines flight J2-8243, carrying 69 passengers from Baku to Grozny, crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, after an emergency landing attempt due to fog. The crash resulted in 38 fatalities, with the remaining passengers surviving. The aircraft, carrying mostly Azerbaijani nationals along with passengers from Russia, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan, caught fire upon impact. An investigation into the cause of the crash, including unconfirmed reports of a bird strike, is underway.
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An Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190, flight J2-8243, en route from Baku to Grozny, crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, after experiencing a bird strike and steering malfunction. The aircraft, carrying 67 people, made an emergency landing attempt following a distress signal but crashed, resulting in 29 survivors. Flight data indicates the plane struggled to maintain altitude for over an hour before the crash, potentially impacted by GPS jamming. Investigations into the cause of the crash are underway.
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