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Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash

An Azerbaijani airliner carrying 67 people crashed on December 25 near the coastal city of Aktau, Kazakhstan, killing over half of those on board. Reports suggest Russian anti-aircraft fire was to blame for the crash.

Kasachstan I Flugzeugunglück, Flugzeug der Azerbaijan Airline bei Aktau abgestürzt — Image: Azamat Sarsenbayev/REUTERS

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Russia's Putin addresses Azerbaijan Airlines crash

The Russian leader didn't admit responsibility, but said air defenses were "active" before the "tragic incident."

Putin: Azerbaijan plane crash was a 'tragic incident'

The Kremlin said Russian air defenses were active when an Azerbaijan Airlines plane tried landing in Grozny.

Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash: Is Russia responsible?

Russia has so far resisted pressure from Azerbaijan to admit responsibility for the plane crash in Kazakhstan.

Azerbaijan minister suggests 'weapon' hit crashed plane

Transport Minister Rashan Nabiyev said "the aircraft was hit by something" and the "type of weapon" will be determined.

Kazakhstan crash likely due to Russian fire: officials

Russia is playing down reports that its forces caused a plane crash in Kazakhstan which killed at least 38 people.

Russia urges caution amid theories on Azerbaijan plane crash

Azeri sources said a Russian air defense system could have hit the jet that crashed in Kazakhstan.

Azerbaijan claims 'weapon' downed passenger jet

Azerbaijan Airlines has said an investigation into the crash in Kazakhstan on Wednesday suggests external interference.

Investigators look for clues in Kazakhstan jet crash

Aviation journalist Andreas Spaeth discusses the crash of an Azerbaijani plane in Kazakhstan with DW.

Passenger jet crash in Kazakhstan kills dozens

At least 38 have been killed in a plane crash in Kazakhstan. More than two dozen people survived.

Allegations mount that anti-aircraft fire caused plane crash

What happened before an Azerbaijan Airlines flight went down in Kazakhstan? Journalist Andreas Spaeth speaks to DW.

Kazakhstan: Dozens dead in Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash

A passenger plane with 67 people onboard went down in Kazakhstan, with local authorities saying survivors were found.

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