What we know about the Azerbaijan Airlines crash

The White House has said the flight may have been hit by missiles fired by a Russian air-defence system.

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What caused the Azerbaijan Airlines crash? Here's what we know so far.

Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Russia all opened investigations into the cause of the crash of Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243.
CBS News - 15h
Azerbaijan Airlines says there was ‘external interference’ before crash

Carrier suspends flights to five Russian airports after early findings of investigation into crash on Christmas Day . The aircraft that crashed in Kazakhstan on Christmas Day, killing 38 people, ...
The Guardian - 20h
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 are focusing on Russian air defense as the likely cause.
The New York Times - 16h
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 - 1d
Russia cautions against 'hypotheses' in Azerbaijan Airlines crash

Moscow on Thursday warned against speculation that Russian air defenses may have caused the crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane in Kazakhstan this week that killed 38 people. Kremlin spokesperson ...
The Hill - 1d
Azerbaijan Airlines Jet Crashes in Kazakhstan, Killing Dozens

Russia’s state aviation authority said the Azerbaijan Airlines plane had been trying to make an emergency landing. The Kazakh authorities said that at least 29 people survived.
The New York Times - 1d
Azerbaijan Airlines Jet Crashes in Kazakhstan, Killing Dozens

Russia’s state aviation authority said the Azerbaijan Airlines plane had been trying to make an emergency landing. The Kazakh authorities said that at least 29 people survived.
The New York Times - 2d
Azerbaijan Airlines plane with 67 onboard crashes in Kazakhstan

Search and rescue efforts are underway after a plane carrying 67 people crashed in Kazakhstan while traveling from Azerbaijan to Russia. NBC’s Kelly Cobiella reports for TODAY.
NBC News - 3d
NYC Subway Fire: What We Know About the Fatal Burning of a Woman

The woman, who has not been identified, died after a man set her on fire on an F train on Sunday morning. The police have charged a man from Guatemala with murder and arson.
The New York Times - 3d