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Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan "does not look like" bird strike as Russia suggested, experts say
Experts say evidence in the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan points to a possible midair explosion, not an encounter with a flock of birds.
Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash kills dozens as Ukraine alleges Russian involvement
A total of 38 people died when an Azerbaijani aircraft crashed in Kazakhstan, Kazakh Deputy Prime Minister Qanat Aldabergenuly Bozymbaev said on Wednesday.
Azerbaijan Airlines crash probe looks into Russian air control conduct, source says
The probe into the Azerbaijan Airlines crash in Kazakhstan is examining the conduct of air traffic controllers after the aircraft encountered difficulty, a source said.
Putin apologises for Azerbaijan plane crash - but blames Ukraine
Vladimir Putin has apologised for the Azerbaijan Airlines crash but stopped short of accepting responsibility for what he described as a “tragic incident”.
Azerbaijan Airlines crash highlights Russia's failure to close airspace amid war
Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash, likely caused by Russian air defense, shines light on a glaring issue the Kremlin has long swept under the rug.
Azerbaijan Airlines Crash: What To Know As U.S. Official Suggests Russia Struck Down Flight
Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 was scheduled to travel from Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, to Grozny, a city in the Russian region of Chechnya, on Wednesday, but was diverted and ultimately crashed on the other side of the Caspian Sea, less than two miles from the airport in Aktau, Kazakhstan.
Azerbaijan Airlines flight was downed by Russian air defense system, killing 38: report
A passenger jet that crashed in Kazakhstan on Christmas Day, killing 38 people, was likely shot down by a Russian anti-aircraft missile, according to multiple reports.
Factbox-What we know about the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash
A passenger jet operated by Azerbaijan Airlines crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, after diverting from an area of southern Russia where Moscow has repeatedly used air defence systems against Ukrainian attack drones.
Azerbaijan’s president accuses Russia of downing airliner in Christmas Day crash and covering up cause
Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev has accused Russia of accidentally shooting down an airliner on Christmas Day in a disaster that killed 38 people, and covering up the cause.
Crashed Plane Linked to Russian Attack, Says Azerbaijan President
Azerbaijan's president has accused Russia of shooting down a plane that recently crashed under controversial circumstances. The allegation comes amid heightened tensions in the region, with both countries exchanging accusations over security and sovereignty issues.
Azerbaijan Airlines says plane crashed after ‘external interference’ as questions mount over possible Russian involvement
Azerbaijan Airlines, the carrier of the passenger jet that crashed in Kazakhstan on Christmas Day, said preliminary ...
Suspected Russian downing of Azerbaijan passenger plane reflects Ukraine war's growing footprint
Russia won't say if it mistakenly downed an Azerbaijani plane on Christmas. But it acknowledges the crash came amid a ...
Did Russian Or Ukrainian Air Defense 'Accidentally Shoot Down' Azerbaijan Airlines Flight? Theories Emerge
An Azerbaijan Airlines flight crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, on Wednesday. While the investigation to determine the exact ...
Putin apologizes over ‘tragic’ Azerbaijan Airlines crash, without admitting responsibility
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday that Russia’s air defense systems were active when an Azerbaijan Airlines ...