Azerbaijan minister suggests 'weapon' hit crashed plane – DW – 12/27/2024
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Azerbaijan's Transport Minister Rashan Nabiyev said "the aircraft was hit by something" and the "type of weapon" is to be determined. Most passengers were killed when the flight from Baku to Grozny crashed in Kazakhstan.

Summary

Azerbaijan’s Transport Minister stated that the crashed Azerbaijan Airlines jet was likely hit by a “weapon,” with initial evidence suggesting Russian air defense systems may be responsible.

The Embraer jet, en route to Grozny, crashed in Kazakhstan, killing 38 and injuring 29. Survivors reported loud bangs before the crash.

U.S. officials and Azerbaijani sources cite “external interference,” possibly linked to Russia’s air defenses amid Ukrainian drone activity.

The Kremlin declined comment pending investigation. Ukraine blames Russia, likening it to the MH17 incident, while Azerbaijan suspended flights to several Russian cities.

  • catloaf@lemm.eeEnglish
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    13 days ago

    The allegations is that it was a weapon, not that something hit the plane. It is obvious that something hit, but what it was exactly has not been identified, at least to the public.