Plane Crash Investigators Look at Russian Antiaircraft Systems

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Experts doubt Russian claims of bird strike in Kazakhstan plane crash

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.
CBS News - 49m
Officials suspect Russian involvement in fatal Azerbaijani crash

New clues about what may have brought down an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane in a deadly crash are emerging, pointing to evidence the plane was downed by Russian forces, according to a growing ...
NBC News - 3h
Azerbaijan Airlines Crash Investigators Focus on Russian Defenses as Possible Cause

Russian aviation authorities said the Azerbaijan Airlines plane had hit a flock of birds. But some experts cast doubt on that account, pointing to footage showing apparent holes in the fuselage.
The New York Times - 19h
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 ...
CBS News - 17h
Russian anti-aircraft system may have struck plane in deadly crash: US official

There are early indications that a Russian anti-aircraft system may have struck the Azerbaijan Airlines plane that crashed in Kazakhstan, a U.S. official told ABC News.
ABC News - 19h
NATO calls for investigation into Azerbaijan Airlines crash

NATO called for a formal investigation Thursday into the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash that killed 38 people in Kazakhstan. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and victims of ...
The Hill - 20h
New details on Kazakhstan plane crash as questions emerge about Russian involvement

It's not yet clear how a plane traveling from Azerbaijan's capital of Baku crashed while trying to land in western Kazakhstan. This comes as questions emerge about Russia's involvement in the ...
CBS News - 21h
Russian anti-aircraft system may have struck Azerbaijan Airlines plane, says US

Ukraine official also says crash caused by Russian air defence fire, while Russia plays down involvement. Russia and Kazakhstan have sought to play down speculation about the Azerbaijan Airlines ...
The Guardian - 22h
Investigators probing if Russian air defense systems played role in Kazakhstan plane crash

Investigators are looking into whether Russian anti-aircraft defenses may have factored into Wednesday's crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines flight in Kazakhstan that killed 38 people. CBS News foreign ...
CBS News - 22h