Clearly, the final version will be determined after analyzing the black boxes. However, the initial versions are well-grounded and based on facts. The facts are that the Azerbaijani civilian plane was damaged externally over Russian territory near Grozny,

Leaders exchange condolences, emphasize importance of maintaining transparency in investigation - Anadolu Ajansı

ASTANA – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed condolences after the tragic crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane on Dec. 25 in Aktau and called for a thorough, impartial and transparent investigation.

According to Azerbaijan Airlines, 37 passengers were Azerbaijani citizens. There were also 16 Russian nationals, six Kazakhstani and three Kyrgyzstani citizens.View on euronews

The wrecked tail section of the plane can be seen at the crash site, as emergency services worked to extinguish a fire.

ASTANA – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev directed a thorough and impartial investigation into an Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash near Aktau at a Dec. 28 meeting in Astana, reported the Akorda press service.

The Azerbaijan Airlines flight was en route from Baku in Azerbaijan to Grozny in Russia, but was rerouted due to fog and crashed near the Aktau airport. A video from Turkey shows a cargo ship rolling onto its side at a port in Istanbul after an imbalance in the cargo load.

The probe into the Azerbaijan Airlines crash in Kazakhstan is examining the conduct of air traffic controllers after the aircraft encountered difficulty, a source said.

Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev has accused Russia of accidentally shooting down an airliner on Christmas Day in a disaster that killed 38 people, and covering up the cause.

Azerbaijan’s president Ilham Aliyev has accused Russia of shooting down a plane that crashed on Christmas Day, killing 38 people.