Investigators probe whether Russian anti-aircraft system may have downed plane in Kazakhstan

Investigators are looking into whether Russian anti-aircraft defenses may have played a role in the deadly plane crash in Kazakhstan. Many questions remain about why the plane was diverted and what led to the crash that killed dozens. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay has more.

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Investigators probe whether Russian anti-aircraft system may have downed plane in Kazakhstan

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