Christmas Day Plane Crash That Killed 38 People Was Caused by Russia, Azerbaijan's President Says
Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev said Russia is behind the Christmas Day crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane in Kazakhstan, which killed 38 of the 67 people aboard. The motives of the incident remain unclear.
Azerbaijan's president said shots from Russia caused the deadly plane crash, after Putin apologized but didn't take responsibility
Ilham Aliyev's comments came after the Kremlin said Russian President Vladimir Putin "offered his apologies that the tragic incident had occurred in Russia's airspace."
What caused the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan? Here's what we know so far.
Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Russia all opened investigations into the cause of the crash of Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243.
What We Know About the Plane Crash in Kazakhstan
The Embraer 190 was traveling to Grozny, Russia, but crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, killing 38 people onboard. Investigators are focusing on Russian air defense as the likely cause.
What is known about a plane crash in Kazakhstan that Azerbaijan says was caused by Russia?
Putin’s apology to President Ilham Aliyev came as allegations mounted that the plane had been shot down by Russian air defense systems attempting to fend off a Ukrainian drone strike near Grozny, the regional capital of the Russian republic of Chechnya ...
Azerbaijan Accuses Russia of Coverup in Kazakhstan Plane Crash
Azerbaijan's president accused Russia of trying to cover up its role in a plane crash that killed 38 people. Preliminary results of Azerbaijan’s investigation into the crash indicated that a missile from a Russian air-defense system hit the aircraft.
Kazakhstan plane crash: Fog and technical issues lead to tragedy
On Christmas Day in Kazakhstan, a tragedy claimed the lives of 38 people when an Azerbaijan Airlines plane, flight number 8243, crashed during an emergency landing near the city of Aktau. Despite the quick response of rescue services,
Kazakhstan air disaster: A tragic Christmas Day crash
On Christmas Day in Kazakhstan, a tragedy occurred that claimed the lives of 38 people. An Azerbaijan Airlines plane, flight number 8243, crashed during an emergency landing near the city of Aktau. Despite the quick intervention of rescue services,
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Tragedy in Aktau: Plane crash claims 38 lives amidst thick fog
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Azerbaijan demands Russia admit guilt for downing plane, pay compensation
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev blasted Russia for putting forward “absurd” theories initially and said Moscow must ...
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