Azerbaijan Airlines says plane crashed after ‘external interference’ as questions mount over possible Russian involvement
Azerbaijan Airlines, the carrier of the passenger jet that crashed in Kazakhstan on Christmas Day, said preliminary investigations have found the disaster occurred “as a result of physical and technical external interference,
Azerbaijan Airlines Says Deadly Crash Caused by ‘External Interference’
The statement is the closest officials have come to confirming mounting suspicions that the plane was downed by a Russian air-defense system.
Evidence of ‘external interference’ in E190 crash spurs Azerbaijan Airlines to halt Russian flights
Azerbaijan Airlines has suspended several more services to Russian cities after preliminary indications that "external interference" played a role in the fatal loss of an Embraer 190. The aircraft, bound for Grozny as J28243 on 25 December,
Azerbaijan Official: Passenger Plane Crash Caused By 'External Interference' (Video)
The crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane in Kazakhstan on December 25 was caused by "external interference," according to Azerbaijan's transport minister. At least 38 of the 67 passengers were killed as it crash-landed near Aqtau.
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.
"External Interference" Caused Plane Crash In Kazakhstan: Azerbaijan Airlines
Azerbaijan Airlines said "external physical and technical interference" led to the plane crash in Kazakhstan in which 38 people died out of 67 on board.
‘External physical, technical interference’: Azerbaijan prez to Putin on plane crash
President Vladimir Putin on Saturday also released a statement apologising for the “tragic incident” which led to 38 people dying.
Putin apologizes to Azerbaijan’s leader after ‘tragic’ airline crash
Putin apologized for the “tragic incident” in Russian airspace, but the Kremlin did not take responsibility for downing the Azerbaijan Airlines flight.
White House says 'early indications' point to Russia in Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash
The White House said Friday there were "early indications" that Russian air defenses downed an Azerbaijan Airlines flight in Kazakhstan.
Azerbaijan’s Aliyev says crashed jetliner was shot down by Russia unintentionally, calls for apology
Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev said on Sunday the Azerbaijani airliner that crashed last week was shot down by Russia, albeit unintentionally.
Azerbaijan's president says crashed jetliner was shot down by Russia unintentionally
President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan accused Russia of trying to 'hush up' the issue for several days, saying he was 'upset and surprised' by versions of events put forward by Russian officials.
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Azerbaijan Airlines blames deadly plane crash on 'external interference' as Russia speculation grows
Russia crashed "due to physical and technical external interference," the airline has announced. Reports suggest that a Russian anti-aircraft missile may have been responsible for the disaster.
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China stresses the Middle East needs to be free of external interference for peace and stability: China Daily editorial
China has always given high priority to its relations with countries in the region, which occupies an important position in ...