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Azerbaijani leader asks Russia to ‘admit guilt’ in plane crash

Ilham Aliyev accuses Russia of firing at Azerbaijan Airlines aircraft and trying to cover up cause of disaster.

Al Jazeera · Dec 29, 2024

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

The Azerbaijan president said Vladimir Putin had apologised to him over the air crash which killed 38

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2024

Azerbaijan President Accuses Russia Of Unintentionally Downing Airliner

Azerbaijan's President accuses Russia of unintentionally shooting down airliner, demands apology and compensation. Second fatal aviation incident linked to...

Azerbaijan Says Russia Shot At Plane Before Crash, Demands It Admit

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev accused Russia on Sunday of firing at an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet before it crashed and of initially trying to cover up the cause of the fatal disaster, demanding that Moscow admit guilt.

International Business Times · Dec 29, 2024

Azerbaijan's president says crashed jetliner was shot down by Russia, albeit not intentionally

Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev says the Azerbaijani airliner that crashed last week was shot down by Russia, albeit unintentionally

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2024

Ukraine war briefing: Russia must give clearer explanation of Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash, Zelenskyy says

Moscow has confirmed its air defences were repelling Ukrainian drones at the time of plane’s flight but has not admitted it shot it down. What we know on day 1,040

The Guardian - AU · Dec 29, 2024

UK demands independent investigation into Azerbaijan Airlines crash

The downing of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane in Kazakhstan killed 38 people.

The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2024

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Putin Avoids Taking Blame for Azerbaijan Airlines Fatal Crash in Russian Airspace, Apologizes to Aliyev for 'Tragic Incident'

Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a rare public apology on Saturday following the fatal crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines flight in Russian airspace.

Latin Times · Dec 28, 2024

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

Azerbaijan says the plane had multiple holes in its fuselage and that the occupants had sustained injuries ‘due to foreign particles penetrating the cabin mid-flight’

The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2024

Putin apologises for Azerbaijan plane crash without admitting Russia at fault

Kremlin says Russian president has spoken to Azerbaijan counterpart after crash in which 38 people died

The Guardian - UK · Dec 28, 2024

Putin Apologises To Azerbaijan Without Claiming Responsibility In Plane Crash

Vladimir Putin admitted Saturday Russian air defence was working when an Azerbaijani Airlines plane tried to land in Grozny before crashing, breaking the Kremlin's silence as speculation mounted Russia may have accidentally shot the plane.

International Business Times · Dec 28, 2024

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

Vladimir Putin says incident occurred in Russian airspace, but does not acknowledge any possible involvement of Russia.

Al Jazeera · Dec 28, 2024

Putin Apologizes For Azerbaijan Airlines Flight Crash In Russian Airspace

Putin apologizes for the tragic Azerbaijan Airlines flight crash in Russian airspace. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the incident.

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

Russian President Vladimir Putin has 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

The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2024

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Latin Times · Dec 27, 2024

Azerbaijan Airlines Blames 'External Interference' For Crash That Killed 38 on Christmas Day, Suspends Flights to 5 Russian Airports

Azerbaijan Airlines is blaming the plane crash on "external interference" and suspending further flights to Russian airports.

Latin Times · Dec 27, 2024

Santa Claus Explodes After Shot By Russian Military Officials in Social Media Video: 'We Do Not Need Anything Foreign in Our Skies'

The video has drawn backlash as it coincides with allegations of Russia's involvement in the recent Azerbaijani plane crash.

The Guardian - UK · Dec 27, 2024

Azerbaijan Airlines says there was ‘external interference’ before crash

Carrier suspends flights to five Russian airports after early findings of investigation into crash on Christmas Day

Al Jazeera · Dec 27, 2024

Did Russian air defence down the Azerbaijani plane in Kazakhstan?

Holes and pockmarks on the plane, an arrest and history are all prompting suspicion of Russia.

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International Business Times · Dec 27, 2024

Russian Air Defense System May Have Downed Azerbaijan Airlines Plane, US Official Says

The official said the Russian system could have hit the aircraft in a case of mistaken identity caused by poor training

International Business Times · Dec 27, 2024

Russia Says Azerbaijani Plane Tried To Land During Ukraine Drone Attack

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.

Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crash Investigation Reveals External Interference

Azerbaijan Airlines reports external interference in Kazakhstan crash; US official suggests Russian involvement. Pilot redirected due to Ukrainian drones a...

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2024

Holes visible in Azerbaijani plane wreckage after Kazakhstan crash

Footage from the wreckage of Azerbaijan Airlines flight JS-8243 shows the plane’s tail peppered with holes.

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2024

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

Russia has downplayed speculation that its military was behind the Azerbaijan Airlines crash in Kazakhstan

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2024

Azerbaijan's flag carrier suspends flights to more Russian cities following crash that killed 38

Azerbaijan’s flag carrier has announced the suspension of flights to several Russian airports, citing potential flight safety risks following a crash of one of its planes that many experts have blamed on Russian air defense fire

The National (Scotland) · Dec 27, 2024

Azerbaijan Airlines crash 'probably caused by Russian air defence fire'

AVIATION experts have said that Russian air defence fire was probably responsible for the Azerbaijani plane crash that killed 38 people and left…

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