Following a fatal plane crash attributed to possible Russian air defense fire, Azerbaijan Airlines suspends flights to several Russian airports.
Azerbaijan Airlines announced the suspension of flights to several Russia n airports on Friday, citing concerns over flight safety following a plane crash on December 26th. The Embraer 190 was en route from Baku to Grozny when it diverted and crashed while attempting to land in Aktau, Kazakhstan. The incident resulted in 38 fatalities and 29 survivors with injuries.
While authorities maintain a cautious stance on the cause pending an investigation, Azerbaijani lawmaker Rasim Musabekov asserted that the plane was fired upon over Grozny, placing blame on Russian air defenses. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov declined to comment, emphasizing that investigators will determine the cause. The Azerbaijani Prosecutor General's office confirmed that Azerbaijani investigators are working in Grozny as part of the probe. Aviation experts, observing holes in the plane's tail section, suggested the possibility of Russian air defense fire during a purported Ukrainian drone attack.
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