


Azerbaijan Airlines Flights Suspended After Deadly Crash in Kazakhstan Due to Possible Russian Air Defense
Azerbaijan Airlines has suspended flights to Russia following a crash that killed 38, amid allegations of Russian air defense involvement.
Azerbaijan Airlines Says Deadly Crash Caused by ‘External Interference’

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Russian anti-aircraft system may have struck Azerbaijan passenger plane

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Overview
Azerbaijan Airlines has suspended flights to Russia after its Embraer 190 crashed in Kazakhstan, killing 38 people. Survivors reported blasts during the flight, and investigations suggest the plane may have been hit by a Russian anti-aircraft missile. Both the U.S. and Azerbaijani authorities indicate external interference was involved, with preliminary evidence reportedly pointing to a missile strike linked to ongoing tensions with Ukraine. Russian officials have denied responsibility, attributing the incident to operational challenges, while the investigation into the crash continues.
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- U.S. leaders, including White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby, recognize preliminary evidence suggesting that Russian air defense systems could have brought down the aircraft due to their response to perceived threats, highlighting the chaotic nature of the current combat environment rather than explicit intent to target civilians.
- While initial evidence indicates potential involvement of Russian air defenses, there is a clear call for a thorough investigation to uncover the precise causes before jumping to conclusions, with emphasis by Russian officials on the importance of waiting for comprehensive findings.
- The Kremlin maintains its stance that premature speculation regarding the crash is unwarranted, advocating for a methodical investigation to determine the facts while highlighting the complexity of the situation amid ongoing military tensions with Ukraine.
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