What is known about a plane crash in Kazakhstan as experts suspect Russian air defense fire
The crash of an Azerbaijani airliner in Kazakhstan has killed 38 of 67 people on board
By The Associated Press
Published - Dec 26, 2024, 04:03 PM ET
Last Updated - Dec 26, 2024, 04:03 PM EST
Aviation experts said Thursday an Azerbaijani airliner that crashed in Kazakhstan most likely went down after being hit by Russian air defense systems.
Here are some things to know about the crash that killed 38 out of the 67 people on board:
Azerbaijan Airlines’ Embraer 190 was en route from the Azerbaijani capital of Baku to the Russian city of Grozny in the North Caucasus on Wednesday when it was diverted for reasons that aren't yet fully clear. It crashed while trying to land in Aktau, Kazakhstan, after flying east across the Caspian Sea.
