Summary

An Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, killing 38 of 67 onboard, with 29 survivors.

The plane was diverted due to fog en route to Grozny, Chechnya, before crashing 1.9 miles from the runway.

Speculation suggests a Russian air defense missile may have caused the crash amid heightened regional tensions.

Aviation analysts cite shrapnel patterns as evidence of a missile strike.

  • Optional@lemmy.world
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    3 days ago

    Who in their right fucking mind prints “Russia says” in the headlines like it’s ever going to be a thing anyone should ever believe?

    Fucking hell.

    • GreenKnight23@lemmy.world
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      3 days ago

      “Russia says, it’s a highly likable country with great views you should check out from that window over there”