Russian plane crash: ‘Four dead’ as military flight headed to Ukraine border ‘suffers engine failure’
2 years, 9 months ago

Russian plane crash: ‘Four dead’ as military flight headed to Ukraine border ‘suffers engine failure’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Four people were killed on early Friday after a Russian military cargo plane crashed in Moscow’s western city Ryazan. The Interfax news agency separately quoted Russia’s defence ministry as saying the plane had suffered an engine malfunction while on a training flight. open image in gallery The crash comes as fighting in the east of Ukraine intensifies It comes just days after Ukrainian forces shot down a Russian Su-25 Frogfoot plane and the pilot was subsequently captured.

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Georgia plane crash near Covington Municipal Airport leaves at least 2 dead
1 month, 1 week ago

Georgia plane crash near Covington Municipal Airport leaves at least 2 dead

Daily Mail  

At least two people are dead after a small plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Georgia airport. The Federal Aviation Administration contacted the local police after they lost contact with the Rockwell Commander aircraft after take off at 11 p.m. 'Officers responded to the Covington Municipal Airport at approximately 11:21 p.m. after receiving a call from the FAA in reference …

Investigators make major discovery over Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash which killed 38
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Investigators make major discovery over Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash which killed 38

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Azerbaijani passenger plane that crashed on Christmas Day killing 38 people suffered external damage and …

Russia Ukraine war latest: Russia plotted terror attacks on airlines around world, Polish PM Tusk claims
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2 months, 1 week ago

Russia Ukraine war latest: Russia plotted terror attacks on airlines around world, Polish PM Tusk claims

The Independent  

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What led to the Azerbaijan Airlines jet crash? | Explained
2 months, 1 week ago

What led to the Azerbaijan Airlines jet crash? | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: On December 25, 2024, an Azerbaijan Airlines flight, 4K-AZ65, en route from Baku in Azerbaijan to Grozny, the capital of Chechnya in Russia, with 67 passengers and crew, faced a series of serious technical difficulties. The last portion of the flight was operated in an area of good coverage.” The website of Azerbaijan Airlines says the …

Kazakhstan plane crash: Azerbaijan’s leader accuses Russia of “cover up”
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Kazakhstan plane crash: Azerbaijan’s leader accuses Russia of “cover up”

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — Azerbaijan’s leader has accused Moscow of carrying out a “cover up” over a passenger jet crash last month that claimed 38 lives, as relations sour between the two neighbors. While meeting on Monday with the two surviving flight attendants and families of other crew members that died, President Ilham Aliyev said the preliminary investigation into the …

Azerbaijan plane crash: Azeri president claims ‘guilt’ lies with Russia
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Azerbaijan plane crash: Azeri president claims ‘guilt’ lies with Russia

Hindustan Times  

Azerbaijan's president said on Monday that Russia was "guilty" over the downing of an airline last month that Baku says was shot by Russian air defences. Russian President Vladimir Putin has apologised that the "incident" occurred in his country's air space but has not responded to claims the plane was hit by Russian weapons. "The guilt for the death of …

Azerbaijan's president says plane was hit over Russia in unintentional incident
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Azerbaijan's president says plane was hit over Russia in unintentional incident

China Daily  

BAKU — Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev said on Sunday that the Azerbaijan Airlines or AZAL civilian aircraft, which crash-landed near Aktau of Kazakhstan last week, was hit over Russia, though the incident was unintentional. In an interview with Azerbaijan Television, Aliyev revealed that the jet sustained external damage over Russian territory near Grozny, with electronic warfare systems destabilizing its controls …

Azerbaijan claims Russia ‘vowed’ to punish those responsible for plane crash that killed 38
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Azerbaijan claims Russia ‘vowed’ to punish those responsible for plane crash that killed 38

Hindustan Times  

Azerbaijan's general prosecutor on Monday stated that Russia had vowed to identify and punish those responsible for the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash on December 25, reported news agency AFP. An Azerbaijan airlines plane crashed near Kazakhstan leaving 38 people dead Russia's investigative committee had promised Azerbaijan that they would take “intensive measures” to identify the guilty people and bring them …

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Azerbaijan plane hit by shooting from Russia before crash, country’s president says
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Azerbaijan plane hit by shooting from Russia before crash, country’s president says

The Independent  

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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Azerbaijan plane hit by shooting from Russia before crash, country’s president says
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Azerbaijan plane hit by shooting from Russia before crash, country’s president says

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​Dangerous skies: on the crash of an Azerbaijani airliner
2 months, 3 weeks ago

​Dangerous skies: on the crash of an Azerbaijani airliner

The Hindu  

The crash of an Azerbaijani airliner near the Kazakhstani city of Aktau that killed 38 people has again brought into focus the danger of flying over the Russia-Ukraine conflict zone. Reports talk about the plane’s control system being damaged, which would possibly explain its loopy flight paths, and permission being denied to the damaged aircraft to land in nearby airports …

Russia shot at Azerbaijan Airlines plane before crash, says country’s president
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Russia shot at Azerbaijan Airlines plane before crash, says country’s president

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. He said he regretted that “some circles” in Russia …

Azerbaijan tells Moscow to 'admit guilt' and says Russia DID fire on passenger plane that crashed, killing 38 people onboard
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Azerbaijan tells Moscow to 'admit guilt' and says Russia DID fire on passenger plane that crashed, killing 38 people onboard

Daily Mail  

Azerbaijan has told Moscow to admit guilt in the passenger plane crash that claimed the lives of 38 people, while pointing the finger of blame at Russia over the disaster. Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev said on Sunday the Azerbaijani Airlines passenger which plunged into Kazakhstan on Christmas Day, was shot at from Russia. Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev said on Sunday …

Azerbaijan accuses Russia of trying to hide causes of plane crash; says the plane was shot from Russia
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Azerbaijan accuses Russia of trying to hide causes of plane crash; says the plane was shot from Russia

The Hindu  

Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev on Sunday said the Azerbaijan Airlines jet that crashed this week was shot at from Russia and called for Moscow to admit “guilt” in the disaster. “The facts are that the Azerbaijani civilian plane was damaged from the outside over Russian territory, near the city of Grozny, and almost lost control,” Mr. Aliyev said in televised …

Azerbaijan president claims plane that crashed was shot at from Russian soil
Top News
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Azerbaijan president claims plane that crashed was shot at from Russian soil

Hindustan Times  

Azerbaijan's president Ilham Aliyev claimed on Sunday that the passenger plane that crashed in Kazakhstan, killing 38 people, was damaged by shots fired from Russian soil, reported Reuters citing Azerbaijan's state television. Emergency specialists working at the crash site of the plane crash Aliyev expressed his disappointment that "some circles" in Russia had attempted to conceal the truth behind the …

Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev says plane that crashed was shot from Russia: Moscow made “clear attempts to cover up”
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev says plane that crashed was shot from Russia: Moscow made “clear attempts to cover up”

Live Mint  

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said on Sunday that a passenger plane that crashed last week, killing 38 people, had been damaged by shooting from the ground in Russia, and he said some in Russia had lied about the cause of the disaster. President Vladimir Putin on Saturday apologised to Aliyev for Wednesday's "tragic incident" in Russian airspace involving the plane …

Azerbaijan’s president says crashed jetliner was shot down by Russia unintentionally
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Azerbaijan’s president says crashed jetliner was shot down by Russia unintentionally

Associated Press  

Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev said Sunday that the Azerbaijani airliner that crashed last week was shot down by Russia, albeit unintentionally, and criticized Moscow for trying to “hush up” the issue for days. Aliyev said that the airliner, which crashed Wednesday in Kazakhstan, was hit by fire from the ground over Russia and “rendered uncontrollable by electronic warfare.” Aliyev accused …

Azerbaijan's president says crashed plane was shot at from Russia
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Azerbaijan's president says crashed plane was shot at from Russia

Hindustan Times  

By Nailia Bagirova and Anton Kolodyazhnyy Azerbaijan's president says crashed plane was shot at from Russia BAKU/MOSCOW -Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said on Sunday that a passenger plane that crashed last week, killing 38 people, had been damaged by shooting from the ground in Russia, and he said some in Russia had lied about the cause of the disaster. President …

Azerbaijan pays tribute to pilots and passengers who perished in air crash
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Azerbaijan pays tribute to pilots and passengers who perished in air crash

Hindustan Times  

* Azerbaijan pays tribute to pilots and passengers who perished in air crash Pilots lauded for handling of crashed Azerbaijan plane * Crew member and pilots given full honours in Baku ceremony * Plane crashed after Russian air defences deployed against Ukranian drones * Russia's Putin apologised to Azerbaijan president for 'tragic incident' By Nailia Bagirova BAKU, - Azerbaijan on …

Azerbaijan airlines crash: UK calls for complete, independent probe
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Azerbaijan airlines crash: UK calls for complete, independent probe

Hindustan Times  

The UK has called for an independent investigation into the downing of an Azerbaijani plane thought to have been caused by a Russian missile. Russian air defences have been blamed for downing an Azerbaijan Airlines flight on Christmas Day President Vladimir Putin apologised “for the fact that the tragic incident occurred in Russian airspace” during a call with his Azerbaijani …

Video shows exact moment when South Korean aircraft crashed
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Video shows exact moment when South Korean aircraft crashed

Hindustan Times  

As many as 179 out of the 181 passengers were killed after a Jeju Air plane landing at an airport in South Korea veered off the runway and collided with a wall. Firefighters carry out extinguishing operations on an aircraft which drove off runaway at Muan International Airport in Muan, South Jeolla Province, South Korea, December 29, 2024. The crash …

Plane that crashed in Kazakhstan was shot at from Russia: Azerbaijan President
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Plane that crashed in Kazakhstan was shot at from Russia: Azerbaijan President

India Today  

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on Sunday claimed that the recent crash of a passenger plane in Kazakhstan, which claimed the lives of 38 people, was caused by ground fire from Russian territory, news agency Reuters reported, quoting Azerbaijan state television. President Aliyev also expressed deep regret over the incident and criticised what he described as efforts by "some circles" in …

Azerbaijan’s president says crashed jetliner was shot down by Russia unintentionally
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Azerbaijan’s president says crashed jetliner was shot down by Russia unintentionally

LA Times  

People attend a funeral Sunday in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the crew members killed in a plane crash in Kazakhstan. Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev said Sunday that the Azerbaijani airliner that crashed last week was shot down by Russia, albeit unintentionally, and criticized Moscow for trying to “hush up” the issue for days. “We can say with complete clarity that the …

Putin apologises to Azerbaijan without claiming responsibility for plane crash
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin apologises to Azerbaijan without claiming responsibility for plane crash

ABC  

Russian leader Vladimir Putin has told Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev that Russian air defence was active when an Azerbaijani Airlines plane tried to land in Russia's south before it crashed on Wednesday, the Kremlin said. Statements by Azerbaijani officials suggest Baku believes the plane was hit mid-air, while the US has said it had "early indications" Russian air defence may …

Putin apologises for ‘tragic’ Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash but does not take responsibility
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin apologises for ‘tragic’ Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash but does not take responsibility

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting …

Vladimir Putin apologises to Azerbaijan Prez over plane crash that killed 38
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Vladimir Putin apologises to Azerbaijan Prez over plane crash that killed 38

Hindustan Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin admitted on Saturday that the Russian air defence was working when an Azerbaijan Airlines plane tried to land in Grozny before crashing, breaking the Kremlin’s silence as speculation mounted Russia may have accidentally shot the plane. Friday’s assessments by Rashan Nabiyev and White House national security spokesperson John Kirby echoed those made by outside aviation experts …

‘Putin’s statement…': UK calls for independent probe into Azerbaijan Airlines crash
2 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Putin’s statement…': UK calls for independent probe into Azerbaijan Airlines crash

Hindustan Times  

The UK has called for an independent investigation into the downing of an Azerbaijani plane thought to have been caused by a Russian missile. President Vladimir Putin apologised “for the fact that the tragic incident occurred in Russian airspace” during a call with his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev on Saturday. In an official statement, the Kremlin said Russian air defences …

Putin Apologizes For 'Tragic' Plane Crash But Doesn't Say Russia Shot It Down
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin Apologizes For 'Tragic' Plane Crash But Doesn't Say Russia Shot It Down

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday apologized to his Azerbaijani counterpart for what he called a “tragic incident” following the crash of an Azerbaijani airliner in Kazakhstan that killed 38 people, but stopped short of acknowledging that Moscow was responsible. Putin’s apology came as allegations mounted that the plane had been shot down by Russian …

‘External physical, technical interference’: Azerbaijan prez to Putin on plane crash
2 months, 3 weeks ago

‘External physical, technical interference’: Azerbaijan prez to Putin on plane crash

Hindustan Times  

Azerbaijan's president Ilham Aliyev stated that he has told president Vladimir Putin that the Azerbaijani Airlines plane that crashed earlier this week was first hit by "external physical and technical interference" in Russian airspace, reported news agency AFP. Azerbaijan's president Ilham Aliyev told president Vladimir Putin that the Azerbaijani Airlines plane was first hit by "external physical and technical interference" …

Putin apologises to Azerbaijan’s Aliyev for ‘tragic’ plane crash amid buzz of Russian Air Defence involvement
Top News
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin apologises to Azerbaijan’s Aliyev for ‘tragic’ plane crash amid buzz of Russian Air Defence involvement

Live Mint  

Azerbaijan Plane Crash: Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended his apologies to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev for what he described as a “tragic incident” following the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane in Kazakhstan that resulted in the deaths of 38 people. Reuters report citing Azerbaijan's investigations stated preliminary investigations pointed at Russian air defences mistakenly shooting the airliner down. …

Putin apologises to Azerbaijan's Aliyev over 'tragic incident' with plane in Russian airspace
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin apologises to Azerbaijan's Aliyev over 'tragic incident' with plane in Russian airspace

Hindustan Times  

MOSCOW -Russia's Vladimir Putin on Saturday apologised to Azerbaijan's president for a "tragic incident" which happened in Russian airspace involving an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane that crashed after air defences were used against Ukrainian drones. Putin apologises to Azerbaijan's Aliyev over 'tragic incident' with plane in Russian airspace Flight J2-8243 crashed on Wednesday in a ball of fire near the …

‘Tragic incident’: Vladimir Putin apologises to Azerbaijan leader for plane crash
2 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Tragic incident’: Vladimir Putin apologises to Azerbaijan leader for plane crash

Hindustan Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday apologised to the president of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, over the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane this week. Russian President Vladimir Putin The Kremlin said in a statement that Vladimir Putin apologised for the tragic incident. Vladimir Putin apologised for the tragic incident that occurred in Russian airspace and once again expressed his deep …

Russian air defence may have downed Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash that killed 38 people, US officials say
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Russian air defence may have downed Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash that killed 38 people, US officials say

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The deadly Christmas Day crash …

Putin apologizes to Azerbaijani leader for 'tragic incident' involving crashed Azerbaijani plane
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin apologizes to Azerbaijani leader for 'tragic incident' involving crashed Azerbaijani plane

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Russian President Vladimir Putin on …

Vladimir Putin apologises to Azerbaijan over downed plane
Top News
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Vladimir Putin apologises to Azerbaijan over downed plane

Daily Mail  

A shamed Vladimir Putin today appeared to apologise for downing a passenger plane killing 38 people. The Kremlin said after the humbling conversation: 'A detailed discussion was held regarding the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane on 25 December near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan. The wreckage of Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 on the ground near the airport …

From Baku to ‘flames’ in Kazakhstan: All about Azerbaijan Airlines crash
2 months, 3 weeks ago

From Baku to ‘flames’ in Kazakhstan: All about Azerbaijan Airlines crash

Hindustan Times  

As many as 38 people died in a horrific crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane near the Aktau city in Kazakhstan earlier this week. Videos | Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash: Passenger captures moments of horror before and after mishap in Kazakhstan Here's what happened Take off from Baku Early on Christmas Day, the Azerbaijani Airlines flight took from the airport …

Azerbaijan Airlines plane WAS shot down by Russia, White House says as Putin's aviation chief tries to plane crash that killed 38 on heavy fog
Top News
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Azerbaijan Airlines plane WAS shot down by Russia, White House says as Putin's aviation chief tries to plane crash that killed 38 on heavy fog

Daily Mail  

The Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed on Christmas Day killing 38 people was shot down by Russia, the White House has said. The wreckage of Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 on the ground near the airport of Aktau, Kazakhstan Pictured: White House national security spokesperson John Kirby who said there were early indications Russia had shot down the plane This image …

Azerbaijani and U.S. officials suggest plane that crashed may have been hit by weapons fire
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Azerbaijani and U.S. officials suggest plane that crashed may have been hit by weapons fire

The Hindu  

“Russian air defence systems may have brought down an Azerbaijani airliner this week,” a U.S. official said Friday after an Azerbaijani minister also suggested the plane was hit by a weapon, citing expert analysis and survivor accounts. Friday’s assessments by Rashan Nabiyev and White House national security spokesman John Kirby echoed those made by outside aviation experts who blamed the …

Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash: Passengers 'heard bangs before it went down' in Kazakhstan
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash: Passengers 'heard bangs before it went down' in Kazakhstan

Hindustan Times  

Two passengers and one crew member on the Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed in Kazakhstan told Reuters that they heard at least one loud bang as it approached its original destination of Grozny in southern Russia. A drone view shows emergency specialists working at the crash site of an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane near the city of Aktau, Kazakhstan Flight …

Putin apologizes over Azerbaijan Airlines crash as he admits Russian air defenses were active at the time
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin apologizes over Azerbaijan Airlines crash as he admits Russian air defenses were active at the time

CNN  

CNN — Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has apologized for the fact that an Azerbaijan Airlines flight crashed after entering Russian airspace in Grozny, Chechnya, on Wednesday, but did not say that Russia was responsible. Putin “apologized for the fact that the tragic incident occurred in Russian airspace” in a phone call with Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev, the Kremlin said in …

Putin apologizes after Azerbaijani plane is shot down but doesn’t claim responsibility
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin apologizes after Azerbaijani plane is shot down but doesn’t claim responsibility

LA Times  

In this photo taken from a video released by the administration of Mangystau region, a part of Azerbaijan Airlines’ Embraer 190 lies on the ground near the airport of Aktau, Kazakhstan, on Thursday. Putin’s apology came as allegations mounted that the plane had been shot down by Russian air defenses attempting to deflect a Ukrainian drone strike near Grozny, the …

Russian air defence systems may have brought Azerbaijani airliner down: US echoes Azerbaijan's stance
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Russian air defence systems may have brought Azerbaijani airliner down: US echoes Azerbaijan's stance

India TV News  

Russian air defence systems might have brought the Azerbaijani airliner down, a US official claimed on Friday. White House national security spokesman John Kirby told reporters on Friday that the US "has seen some early indications that would certainly point to the possibility that Russian air defence systems brought down this jet”, but refused to elaborate, citing an ongoing investigation." …

Putin apologises to Azerbaijan’s president over ‘tragic’ plane crash
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin apologises to Azerbaijan’s president over ‘tragic’ plane crash

Al Jazeera  

Vladimir Putin says incident occurred in Russian airspace, but does not acknowledge any possible involvement of Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin has apologised to his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev for what he called a “tragic incident” following the deadly crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane this week in Kazakhstan. Statements by Azerbaijani officials suggest Baku believes the plane was hit …

Putin apologises to Azerbaijan without claiming responsibility in plane crash
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Putin apologises to Azerbaijan without claiming responsibility in plane crash

New Indian Express  

MOSCOW: Vladimir Putin admitted Saturday Russian air defence was working when an Azerbaijani Airlines plane tried to land in Grozny before crashing, while stopping short of claiming responsibility. The Kremlin said Putin apologised to Azerbaijani leader Ilham Aliyev over the "tragic incident" in a phone call, but did not say Russian air defence shot the plane. "During this time, Grozny, …

Haunting final words of flight attendant on doomed passenger plane 'shot down by Russian missile' over Kazakhstan on Christmas Day
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Haunting final words of flight attendant on doomed passenger plane 'shot down by Russian missile' over Kazakhstan on Christmas Day

Daily Mail  

These are the heartbreaking last words of a flight attendant on board the doomed Azerbaijan Airlines plane that was reportedly shot down by a Russian missile on Christmas Day. Chief flight attendant Hokuma Aliyeva has been praised for valiantly comforting passengers while pilot Captain Igor Kshnyakin and co-pilot Aleksandr Kalyaninov desperately tried to save the plane after it was struck …

White House reveals whether Russians shot down doomed Azerbaijan Airlines flight
2 months, 3 weeks ago

White House reveals whether Russians shot down doomed Azerbaijan Airlines flight

Daily Mail  

The White House said there are 'indications' that Russians shot down the Azerbaijan Airlines flight that crashed in Kazakhstan on Christmas Day, killing 38. This is the horrific moment a passenger plane hit the ground in a fireball in a Christmas Day crash landing President Joe Biden is away on holiday in St. Croix and has no events on his …

Azerbaijani and U.S. officials suggest plane that crashed may have been hit by weapons fire
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Azerbaijani and U.S. officials suggest plane that crashed may have been hit by weapons fire

Hindustan Times  

Russian air defense systems may have brought down an Azerbaijani airlines this week, a U.S. official said Friday after an Azerbaijani minister also suggested the plane was hit by a weapon, citing expert analysis and survivor accounts. Azerbaijani and U.S. officials suggest plane that crashed may have been hit by weapons fire Friday's assessments by Rashan Nabiyev and White House …

Azerbaijan blames 'external interference' from Russia for plane crash that killed 38 - as flight attendant reveals how he sustained shrapnel wound from Russian missile
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Azerbaijan blames 'external interference' from Russia for plane crash that killed 38 - as flight attendant reveals how he sustained shrapnel wound from Russian missile

Daily Mail  

Azerbaijan has found that 'external interference' was responsible for the fatal crash of Flight J2-8432 on Christmas Day amid a preliminary investigation and claims Russia downed the plane with a surface-to-air missile before trying to cover it up. This is the horrific moment a passenger plane hit the ground in a fireball in a Christmas Day crash landing A Russian …

Russia says Azerbaijani plane tried to land during Ukraine drone attack
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Russia says Azerbaijani plane tried to land during Ukraine drone attack

Deccan Chronicle  

Moscow: Russia's aviation chief said Friday that an Azerbaijani Airlines plane that eventually crashed in Kazakhstan tried to land in the Chechen city of Grozny as it was being attacked by Ukrainian drones. The head of Russia's civil aviation agency, Dmitry Yadrov, said in a statement that “the situation on this day and at these hours in the area of …

Russia says crashed Azerbaijan Airlines flight was diverted due to ‘Ukrainian drone attack’
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Russia says crashed Azerbaijan Airlines flight was diverted due to ‘Ukrainian drone attack’

Hindustan Times  

Russia’s aviation chief said on Friday that a “Ukrainian drone attack” was taking place in the Chechnya region at the time an Azerbaijani airliner attempted to land before diverting to Kazakhstan and crashing on Wednesday, Associated Press reported. Dmitry Yadrov, head of Russia’s civil aviation authority Rosaviatsia, did not address comments from an Azerbaijani lawmaker and various aviation experts who …

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