Probe Points to Russian Air Defenses Causing Azerbaijan Airlines Crash

The plane was diverted from Russia and had its GPS jammed before crashing in Kazakhstan, killing 38.

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Azerbaijan airline blames 'external interference' for plane crash

It comes as the head of Russia's civil aviation agency says the situation in Grozny, the plane's destination, was "very complicated" at the time.
BBC News - 41m
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 - 22h
Dozens Dead in Airliner Crash 'Likely' Caused by Russian Air Defenses

Ukraine and aviation experts rejected other explanations for an Azerbaijan Airlines crash that killed at least 38 people.
The Wall Street Journal - 1d
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 - 17h
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 - 18h
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 - 20h
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 - 20h
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 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 - 2d

Probe Points to Russian Air Defenses Causing Azerbaijan Airlines Crash

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