Russia, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan

Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan "does not look like" bird strike as Russia suggested, experts say
Experts say evidence in the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan points to a possible midair explosion, not an encounter with a flock of birds.
Azerbaijan Accuses Russia of Coverup in Kazakhstan Plane Crash
Azeri President Ilham Aliyev says Vladimir Putin’s apology isn’t enough, in a confrontation that shows Moscow’s waning influence over former Soviet territories.
Christmas Day Plane Crash That Killed 38 People Was Caused by Russia, Azerbaijan's President Says
Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev said Russia is behind the Christmas Day crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane in Kazakhstan, which killed 38 of the 67 people aboard. The motives of the incident remain unclear.
Azerbaijan Airlines crash probe looks into Russian air control conduct, source says
The probe into the Azerbaijan Airlines crash in Kazakhstan is examining the conduct of air traffic controllers after the aircraft encountered difficulty, a source said.
Azerbaijan’s president accuses Russia of downing airliner in Christmas Day crash and covering up cause
Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev has accused Russia of accidentally shooting down an airliner on Christmas Day in a disaster that killed 38 people, and covering up the cause.
Kazakhstan air disaster: A tragic Christmas Day crash
On Christmas Day in Kazakhstan, a tragedy occurred that claimed the lives of 38 people. An Azerbaijan Airlines plane, flight number 8243, crashed during an emergency landing near the city of Aktau. Despite the quick intervention of rescue services,
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What is known about a plane crash in Kazakhstan that Azerbaijan says was caused by Russia?
Some aviation experts have said the holes seen in the plane’s tail section after the crash indicate that it could have ..
What We Know About the Plane Crash in Kazakhstan
The Embraer 190 was traveling to Grozny, Russia, but crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, killing 38 people onboard. Investigators ...
What is known about a plane crash in Kazakhstan after Putin apologized for a “tragic incident”?
The crash of an Azerbaijani airliner in Kazakhstan has killed 38 of 67 people on board. Azerbaijan Airlines’ Embraer 190 was ...
Plane flight records of Kazakhstan crash headed to Brazil
Flight records for the plane made by Brazil's Embraer that crashed last week in Kazakhstan are headed to the South American ...
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Russia increasingly targeted for blame in crash of Azerbaijani plane in Kazakhstan
A day after an Azerbaijani airliner crashed in Kazakhstan, aviation experts say the plane ... the crash. Embraer ERJ BR ...
Plane crash probe in Kazakhstan underway as speculation mounts about possible Russian involvement
After an Azerbaijan Airlines jet crashed in Kazakhstan, speculation mounted about why the plane went down and whether ...
Investigation is underway in Kazakhstan plane crash
U.S. officials say Russia could be behind a passenger plane crash in Kazakhstan that left dozens dead Wednesday.
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Kazakhstan plane crash: What happened and how Russia suppressing missile theory
On the morning of December 25, 2025, an Embraer 190 passenger aircraft of Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) crashed near Aktau in ...
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What we know about the deadly plane crash in Kazakhstan
The Azerbaijan's president declared a day of mourning following the crash and Russian president shared his condolences. On ...