Ukrainian Jetliner Crashes Near Tehran Airport, Killing All 176 Aboard
5 years, 2 months ago

Ukrainian Jetliner Crashes Near Tehran Airport, Killing All 176 Aboard

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Ukrainian Jetliner Crashes Near Tehran Airport, Killing All 176 Aboard Enlarge this image toggle caption Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Updated at 4:50 a.m. ET A Ukraine International Airlines jetliner, reportedly carrying 176 passengers and crew, has crashed near Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport, according to Iran state television, which said all those aboard are dead. Enlarge this image toggle caption SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images The plane climbed to 7,350 feet about two minutes after takeoff and then telemetry was lost, according to FlightAware data. We are following reports that a Ukrainian 737-800 has crashed shortly after takeoff from Tehran.#PS752departed Tehran at 02:42UTC.Last ADS-B data received at 02:44UTC.https: The crash came just hours after Iran launched missiles into Iraq to retaliate against a U.S. drone strike last week that killed Qassem Soleimani, the commander of Iran's Quds Force, in Baghdad.

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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 …

Biggest aviation accidents of 2024: From South Korea to Azerbaijan
Top News
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Biggest aviation accidents of 2024: From South Korea to Azerbaijan

Hindustan Times  

As the year came to an end, one of the deadliest plane crashes of the year took place on Sunday, with a Jeju Air plane crashing at Muan international airport in South Korea. Here are some of the biggest aviation disasters that occurred worldwide in 2024: Brazil Voepass flight 2283 crashed in Vinhedo, Sao Paulo state on August 9, after …

5 Most Serious Plane Crashes In 2024 That Claimed Nearly 400 Lives — From Muan To Kathmandu
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

5 Most Serious Plane Crashes In 2024 That Claimed Nearly 400 Lives — From Muan To Kathmandu

ABP News  

Year-Ender 2024: A Jeju Air flight crashed in South Korea on Sunday, after skidding off the runway, resulting in the death of as many as 179 people. On December 25, Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8432 carrying 67 passengers and crew crashed while attempting an emergency landing, claiming 37 lives. The last month of 2024 saw two more non-fatal air accidents, with …

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 …

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 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’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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

'Physical, technical external interference': Azerbaijan Airlines on plane crash
2 months, 3 weeks ago

'Physical, technical external interference': Azerbaijan Airlines on plane crash

Hindustan Times  

Azerbaijan Airlines on Friday stated that the preliminary findings from the probe into the recent Kazakhstan crash point to "physical and technical external interference." READ | Passenger who miraculously survived Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan shares fresh video of aircraft The airline also announced that it had suspended all flights to 10 Russian airports, citing the ongoing investigation into …

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 …

Aviation Experts Say Russia's Air Defense Fire Likely Caused Azerbaijan Plane Crash
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Aviation Experts Say Russia's Air Defense Fire Likely Caused Azerbaijan Plane Crash

Huff Post  

In this photo taken from a video released by the administration of Mangystau region, the wreckage of Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 lies on the ground near the airport of Aktau, Kazakhstan, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024. via Associated Press Aviation experts said Thursday that Russian air defense fire was likely responsible for the Azerbaijani plane crash the day before that killed …

Azerbaijan airline crash: Aviation experts say Russia’s air defense fire likely caused plane crash as nation mourns
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Azerbaijan airline crash: Aviation experts say Russia’s air defense fire likely caused plane crash as nation mourns

The Hindu  

Aviation experts said Thursday that Russian air defense fire was likely responsible for the Azerbaijani plane crash the day before that killed 38 people and left all 29 survivors injured. “If it doesn't happen, relations will be affected.” As the official crash investigation started, some experts pointed out that holes seen in the plane’s tail section could indicate that it …

Azerbaijan Airlines crash: was this another military shoot-down of a civil aircraft?
3 months ago

Azerbaijan Airlines crash: was this another military shoot-down of a civil aircraft?

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. Thirty-eight passengers and crew died when Azerbaijan Airlines flight J2-8243 from the airline’s hub at Baku to Grozny, the capital …

Russian missile targeting Ukrainian drone hit Azerbaijan Airlines causing it to crash: Report
3 months ago

Russian missile targeting Ukrainian drone hit Azerbaijan Airlines causing it to crash: Report

Op India  

On 26th December, Euronews reported exclusive confirmation from Azerbaijani government sources that the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Aktau on 25 December was caused by a Russian surface-to-air missile. Russian reports stated that the country’s air defence personnel were actively trying to shoot down Ukrainian UAVs when the Azerbaijan Airlines aircraft was flying over Chechnya. Flightradar24 posted on 𝕏 saying …

What Is Known About A Plane Crash In Kazakhstan That Killed 38 Of 67 People On Board
3 months ago

What Is Known About A Plane Crash In Kazakhstan That Killed 38 Of 67 People On Board

Huff Post  

A day after an Azerbaijani airliner’s crashed in Kazakhstan, aviation experts say the plane most likely went down after being hit by Russian air defense systems. However, some aviation experts say the holes seen in the plane’s tail section pictured after the crash likely indicate that it could have come under fire from Russian air defense systems fending off a …

Azerbaijan Airlines plane WAS shot down by Russian surface-to-air missile, government sources say
Top News
3 months ago

Azerbaijan Airlines plane WAS shot down by Russian surface-to-air missile, government sources say

Daily Mail  

A Russian surface-to-air missile struck the Azerbaijan Airlines flight that crashed in Kazakhstan yesterday, killing 38, Azerbaijan government officials have claimed. This is the horrific moment a passenger plane hit the ground in a fireball in a Christmas Day crash landing Emergency services are pictured above at the scene of the plane crash There were 105 passengers and five crew …

‘Can’t execute, control lost': Azerbaijan airline pilot's last words before crash amid claims of Russian missile's role
3 months ago

‘Can’t execute, control lost': Azerbaijan airline pilot's last words before crash amid claims of Russian missile's role

Hindustan Times  

Azerbaijani airliner plane crash: Evidence is mounting to suggest that the fateful Azerbaijani airliner plane crash in Kazakhstan, which killed 38 people, may have been caused by a missile fired by Russian air defences, a prominent Telegram channel closely linked to Russian security services claimed. Azerbaijani airliner plane crash: A rescuer searched the wreckage of Azerbaijan Airlines' Embraer 190 lying …

Azerbaijan Airlines crash reason: Russia responds with warning after reports link Moscow to plane crash
3 months ago

Azerbaijan Airlines crash reason: Russia responds with warning after reports link Moscow to plane crash

Live Mint  

An Azerbaijan Airlines flight crashed in Kazakhstan on Wednesday — killing 38 people and leaving several others in a critical condition. Multiple sources and experts have since indicated that the flight was downed by a Russian air defence system — a claim that prompted a sharp rebuttal from Moscow on Thursday evening. Grozny has been struck repeatedly by Ukrainian drones …

Russia responds to ‘missile strike’ conspiracy theories after Azerbaijan Airlines crash
3 months ago

Russia responds to ‘missile strike’ conspiracy theories after Azerbaijan Airlines crash

Hindustan Times  

Russia has urged people to not speculate about the cause of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash, urging them to wait for the results of the investigation. "The investigation into the cause of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash is underway and it is wrong to speculate before it gives its conclusions," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday. The airline has …

What is known about a plane crash in Kazakhstan that killed 38 of 67 people on board
3 months ago

What is known about a plane crash in Kazakhstan that killed 38 of 67 people on board

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. Some commentators alleged that the holes seen in the …

Aviation experts say Russia’s air defense fire likely caused Azerbaijan plane crash as nation mourns
3 months ago

Aviation experts say Russia’s air defense fire likely caused Azerbaijan plane crash as nation mourns

Associated Press  

Aviation experts said Thursday that Russian air defense fire was likely responsible for the Azerbaijani plane crash the day before that killed 38 people and left all 29 survivors injured. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Azerbaijan Airlines’ Embraer 190 was en route from Azerbaijan’s capital of Baku to the Russian city of …

Azerbaijan Airlines flight J28243 crashes in Kazakhstan, killing 38 – but 29 onboard survive
3 months ago

Azerbaijan Airlines flight J28243 crashes in Kazakhstan, killing 38 – but 29 onboard survive

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 An international investigation has begun …

Photos show aftermath of Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan
Top News
3 months ago

Photos show aftermath of Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan

Hindustan Times  

Photos show aftermath of Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan An Azerbaijan Airlines flight, travelling from Baku to Grozny in Russia, crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan, killing 38 with 29 survivors.. 1 / 7 View Photos in a new improved layout Azerbaijan Airlines aircraft, which was redirected allegedly because of fog, crashed close to the city of …

Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash: Video captures passengers praying moments before tragic incident in Kazakhstan
3 months ago

Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash: Video captures passengers praying moments before tragic incident in Kazakhstan

Live Mint  

Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash: A disturbing video is being widely shared on social media showing passengers inside the Azerbaijani airliner praying just before the ill-fated flight crashed near Kazakhstan's Aktau city. Azerbaijan airlines plane crash The Embraer 190 flight, with 62 passengers and five crew members on board, crashed after being forced to make an emergency landing about three kilometres …

Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash: Chilling videos emerge before and after the tragedy in Kazakhstan
3 months ago

Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash: Chilling videos emerge before and after the tragedy in Kazakhstan

Live Mint  

A distressing video filmed by a passenger inside a plane that crashed in Kazakhstan has been widely shared on social media, capturing the final moments of the ill-fated flight. Azerbaijan's prosecutor general's office confirmed that 32 of the 67 aircraft passengers survived the crash. Azerbaijan Airlines announced it would suspend all flights between Baku and Russia's Chechnya region until the …

Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash: Passenger captures moments of horror before and after mishap in Kazakhstan | Videos
3 months ago

Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash: Passenger captures moments of horror before and after mishap in Kazakhstan | Videos

Hindustan Times  

A passenger aboard the ill-fated Azerbaijan Airlines flight that crashed near Kazakhstan's Aktau on Wednesday captured footage of the terrifying moments before and after the mishap, revealing the chaotic scenes inside the plane. The Embraer 190 jet, traveling from Azerbaijan's Baku to Grozny in Russia, crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan after reportedly being rerouted due to fog. …

Why did an Azerbaijan Airline plane crash in Kazakhstan? What we know
3 months ago

Why did an Azerbaijan Airline plane crash in Kazakhstan? What we know

Al Jazeera  

At least 38 people were killed after the passenger plane crashed near Aktau in Kazakhstan. “According to preliminary reports, the plane requested landing at an alternative airport before the accident … due to heavy fog in Grozny,” Al Jazeera’s Yulia Shapovalova reported from Moscow. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said in a statement that “according to the information provided to me, …

Azerbaijani airliner with 67 crashes in Kazakhstan
3 months ago

Azerbaijani airliner with 67 crashes in Kazakhstan

China Daily  

A view shows the wreckage of an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane at the crash site near the city of Aktau, Kazakhstan December 25, 2024. Russian news agency Interfax quoted medical workers as saying that four bodies have been recovered and emergency workers at the scene as saying that both pilots, according to a preliminary assessment, died in the crash. Azerbaijan's …

Azerbaijan Airlines flight J28243 crashes in Kazakhstan, killing 38 – but 29 onboard survive
3 months ago

Azerbaijan Airlines flight J28243 crashes in Kazakhstan, killing 38 – but 29 onboard survive

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 An international investigation has begun …

Azerbaijani Airliner Crashes In Kazakhstan, Killing 38 With 29 Survivors, Officials Say
3 months ago

Azerbaijani Airliner Crashes In Kazakhstan, Killing 38 With 29 Survivors, Officials Say

Huff Post  

In this photo taken from a video released by the administration of Mangystau region, the wreckage of Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 lies on the ground near the airport of Aktau, Kazakhstan, Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024. via AP An Azerbaijani airliner with 67 people onboard crashed Wednesday near the Kazakhstani city of Aktau, killing 38 people and leaving 29 survivors, a …

Azerbaijan plane crash: 39 dead, 28 injured in tragic accident. Check key updates
3 months ago

Azerbaijan plane crash: 39 dead, 28 injured in tragic accident. Check key updates

Live Mint  

Hours after the horrific crash of Azerbaijan Airlines' Embraer ERJ-190 flight in Kazakhstan's Aqtau city, the news agency AFP reported that 28 people had survived the initial impact. According to the details, the Azerbaijan Airlines flight was carrying 62 passengers and five crew members, flying from Baku to Grozny, Russia. Several videos of the crash, one posted by BNO News …

More than 30 feared dead as Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan
3 months ago

More than 30 feared dead as Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan

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 At least 30 people are …

Azerbaijani Airliner crashes in Kazakhstani city of Aktau
3 months ago

Azerbaijani Airliner crashes in Kazakhstani city of Aktau

Deccan Chronicle  

MOSCOW: An Azerbaijani airliner has crashed in the Kazakhstani city of Aktau with Kazakhstan’s Emergency Ministry now saying that at least 28 people survived the crash, which could mean that over 30 people are likely dead. The Embraer 190 aircraft made an emergency landing 3 km from the city, Azerbaijan Airlines said earlier. A spokesperson for Russia’s civil aviation authority, …

Kazakhstan plane crash: Moment when Azerbaijan Airlines plane with over 60 onboard went up in smoke — VIDEO
3 months ago

Kazakhstan plane crash: Moment when Azerbaijan Airlines plane with over 60 onboard went up in smoke — VIDEO

Live Mint  

A purported video circulating on social media claimed to show the exact moment when an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet crashed on Wednesday in western Kazakhstan. Azerbaijan Airlines said the Embraer 190 aircraft, with flight number J2-8243, "made an emergency landing" around three kilometres from Aktau, an oil and gas hub on the eastern shore of the Caspian Sea. Reason behind …

At Least 42 Passengers Killed As Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crashes in Kazakhstan, Video Of Crash Surfaces
Top News
3 months ago

At Least 42 Passengers Killed As Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crashes in Kazakhstan, Video Of Crash Surfaces

ABP News  

At least 42 people are likely dead after a plane crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, AP reported. As per a report in news agency AP, Kazakhstan’s emergency ministry confirmed in a Telegram statement that the plane was carrying 67 people, including five crew. Following the incident, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov expressed grief over the loss …

Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashes in Kazakhstan, kills 38
3 months ago

Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashes in Kazakhstan, kills 38

Associated Press  

An Azerbaijani airliner with 67 people onboard crashed Wednesday near the Kazakhstani city of Aktau, killing 38 people and leaving 29 survivors, a Kazakh official said. The Embraer 190 was en route from the Azerbaijani capital of Baku to the Russian city of Grozny in the North Caucasus when it was diverted and attempted an emergency landing 3 kilometers from …

Azerbaijani airliner crashes in Kazakhstan, killing 38 and leaving 29 survivors, officials say
3 months ago

Azerbaijani airliner crashes in Kazakhstan, killing 38 and leaving 29 survivors, officials say

LA Times  

The wreckage of an Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 lies on the ground near the airport in Aktau, Kazakhstan, on Wednesday. An Azerbaijani airliner with 67 people onboard crashed Wednesday near the Kazakhstani city of Aktau, killing 38 people and leaving 29 survivors, a Kazakh official said. “The information provided to me is that the plane changed its course between Baku …

At least 38 dead after Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashes in Kazakhstan
3 months ago

At least 38 dead after Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashes in Kazakhstan

Al Jazeera  

Authorities say at least 38 killed after the passenger plane with 67 people on board crashed near the city of Aktau. At least 38 people have died after an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane crashed near the Kazakhstan city of Aktau. “The situation is not very good, 38 dead,” Russia’s Interfax news agency quoted Kazakhstan’s Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev as …

Azerbaijan Airlines plane with 67 onboard crashes in Kazakhstan, 38 likely dead | VIDEO
Top News
3 months ago

Azerbaijan Airlines plane with 67 onboard crashes in Kazakhstan, 38 likely dead | VIDEO

India TV News  

An Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 passenger plane crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, on Wednesday, with 38 people dead, according to the country’s Emergency Ministry. The ministry released the grim update via Telegram, stating that the crash left only 25 survivors, including five crew members, based on initial assessments. Azerbaijan Airlines has not yet issued an official statement regarding the crash. Azerbaijan …

"Great tragedy": Deadly plane crash in Kazakhstan sparks conspiracy theories Russia did it
3 months ago

"Great tragedy": Deadly plane crash in Kazakhstan sparks conspiracy theories Russia did it

Salon  

An Azerbaijani airliner crashed into a fireball Wednesday near the Kazakhstani city of Aktau and the internet is abuzz with theories as to what caused it. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said at a news conference that it was too soon to speculate on the reasons behind the crash, pointing to bad weather as the reason the plane diverted from its …

38 dead as Azerbaijani airliner crashes in Kazakhstan during emergency landing
3 months ago

38 dead as Azerbaijani airliner crashes in Kazakhstan during emergency landing

India Today  

At least 38 people died and 29 survived after an Azerbaijani airliner with 67 people onboard crashed in Kazakhstan while making an emergency landing. “The information provided to me is that the plane changed its course between Baku and Grozny due to worsening weather conditions and headed to Aktau airport, where it crashed upon landing,” said Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. …

Russia-bound plane crashes in Kazakhstan, many feared dead
3 months ago

Russia-bound plane crashes in Kazakhstan, many feared dead

India Today  

Over 30 people were feared dead after a Russia-bound plane, believed to be carrying 67 passengers, crashed while making an emergency landing near Kazakhstan's Aktau city on Wednesday, authorities said, adding that 32 people survived the crash. Russian news agencies said Azerbaijan Airlines flight J2-8243 was en route from Baku to Grozny in Russia, but was rerouted due to fog …

Russian military transport plane ‘crashes on take off’ with 15 people aboard
1 year ago

Russian military transport plane ‘crashes on take off’ with 15 people aboard

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 A Russian military transport plane …

Russian military plane crashes in Ivonovo, all 15 passengers killed: Report
1 year ago

Russian military plane crashes in Ivonovo, all 15 passengers killed: Report

Hindustan Times  

A Russian defence ministry cargo plane, with 15 people onboard, crashed in the Ivanovo region, northeast of Moscow, on Tuesday, local media reported. Russian military cargo plane with 15 people onboard crashes in Ivanovo region Reportedly, the plane carried eight crew members and seven passengers. Another purported video posted on X, shows the plane with one engine on fire heading …

Russian military plane crashes carrying Ukrainian prisoners of war, says Moscow
1 year, 2 months ago

Russian military plane crashes carrying Ukrainian prisoners of war, says Moscow

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. "It was done deliberately to sabotage the prisoner exchange," …

Russia Accuses Ukraine Of Downing Military Plane, Killing 65 Ukrainian POWs
1 year, 2 months ago

Russia Accuses Ukraine Of Downing Military Plane, Killing 65 Ukrainian POWs

ABP News  

Russia's Defense Ministry on Wednesday accused Ukrainian forces of shooting down a military transport plane, resulting in the death of all 74 people aboard, including 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war intended for a swap, news agency Associated Press reported. As per the report, the Ukrainian officials are yet to confirm or deny Russia's claims regarding the crash in Russia's Belgorod …

Russia says a transport plane has crashed and that 65 Ukrainian POWs were on board
1 year, 2 months ago

Russia says a transport plane has crashed and that 65 Ukrainian POWs were on board

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 A military transport plane that …

Russian military says plane carrying 65 Ukrainian POWs crashes near Ukraine
1 year, 2 months ago

Russian military says plane carrying 65 Ukrainian POWs crashes near Ukraine

Associated Press  

A Russian military transport plane crashed Wednesday in a border region near Ukraine, and Moscow accused Kyiv of shooting it down, saying all 74 people aboard were killed, including 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war headed for a swap. Russian radar registered the launch of two missiles from Ukraine’s Kharkiv region that borders Belgorod, the statement said. Russia may have employed …

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