Putin Apologizes for AZAL Plane Crash
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Russian President Vladimir Putin extended his apologies to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev over the tragic crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane operating the Baku-Grozny route. He also expressed condolences to the families of the victims, as the incident occurred in Russian airspace.
According to the Kremlin, the plane attempted to land in Grozny several times but was hindered by drone attacks that Russian air defenses were countering. Communication disruptions caused by electronic warfare systems reportedly complicated the situation.
The crash occurred near Aktau on the morning of December 25. The aircraft carried 62 passengers and 5 crew members. Official reports from Kazakhstan indicate 38 fatalities and 29 survivors. Passengers included nationals of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Kyrgyzstan.
Kazakhstan’s officials dismissed speculations about the aircraft being deliberately shot down, calling such claims baseless. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and further details are awaited.
The crash occurred near Aktau on the morning of December 25. The aircraft carried 62 passengers and 5 crew members. Official reports from Kazakhstan indicate 38 fatalities and 29 survivors. Passengers included nationals of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Kyrgyzstan.
Kazakhstan’s officials dismissed speculations about the aircraft being deliberately shot down, calling such claims baseless. The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and further details are awaited.
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