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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.

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Updated: Dec 27th, 2024, 7:29 PM ET

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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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