Coverage dated December 24, 2024 to December 26, 2024

Russian air defense fire likely responsible for Azerbaijan plane crash, experts say

Headline from The Oregonian, on the newest of 2 developments

Authorities in Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Russia were tight-lipped about a possible cause of the crash.

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Dec 25, 2024
Azerbaijani and U.S. officials suggest plane that crashed may have been hit by weapons fire
Headline from WDIO Duluth ·
Dec 27, 2024Newest
Russian air defense fire likely responsible for Azerbaijan plane crash, experts say
Headline from The Oregonian ·

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NBC 6 South Florida
Azerbaijani airliner crashes in Kazakhstan, killing 38 with 29 survivors, officials say (opens NBC 6 South Florida)
Published Dec 24, 2024
NBC 6 South Florida's feed description
An Azerbaijani airliner with 67 people onboard has crashed near the Kazakhstani city of Aktau and an official says 38 people were killed and 29 survived. The...
Los Angeles Times
Azerbaijani airliner with 67 people onboard crashes in Kazakhstan; 32 survive (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Dec 24, 2024
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Officials say an Azerbaijani airliner with 67 people onboard crashed Wednesday near the Kazakhstani city of Aktau. At least 32 survived.
Breitbart News
Azerbaijani Airliner with 67 People Onboard Crashes in Kazakhstan (opens Breitbart News)
Published Dec 24, 2024
Breitbart News's feed description
An Azerbaijani airliner with 67 people onboard crashed in Kazakhstan city, leaving at least 32 survivors, according to officials.
KVIA El Paso
Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashes in Kazakhstan, leaving 38 dead, 29 survivors, officials say (opens KVIA El Paso)
Published Dec 24, 2024
KVIA El Paso's feed description
By Hassan Tayir, Aruzhan Zeinulla and Kara Fox, CNN Astana, Kazakhstan (CNN) — An Azerbaijani airliner carrying 67 people crashed in southwestern Kazakhstan on Wednesday, killing at least 38 who were on board, according to Kazakh authorities.
ABC 7 San Francisco
40 feared dead in Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan: officials (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)
Published Dec 24, 2024
ABC 7 San Francisco's feed description
An Azerbaijan Airlines passenger aircraft crashed near an airport. The ministry said 29 people survived the crash, with many hospitalized.
WSVN Miami
Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashes in Kazakhstan, leaving 38 dead, 29 survivors, officials say - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)
Published Dec 24, 2024
WSVN Miami's feed description
Astana, Kazakhstan (CNN) — An Azerbaijani airliner carrying 67 people crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, killing at least 38 who were
NBC News
Dozens feared dead after passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan (opens NBC News)
Published Dec 24, 2024
NBC News's feed description
Dozens were feared dead Wednesday after a passenger plane carrying 67 people from Azerbaijan to Russia crashed in Kazakhstan, authorities said.
NBC4 Washington
Azerbaijani airliner crashes in Kazakhstan, killing 38, officials say (opens NBC4 Washington)
Published Dec 24, 2024
NBC4 Washington's feed description
Kazakhstan officials say 38 people have died after an Azerbaijani airliner crashed near the Kazakhstan city of Aktau.
Fox News
Azerbaijan Airlines plane headed to Russia crashes hundreds of miles off course, dozens feared dead (opens Fox News)
Published Dec 24, 2024
Fox News's feed description
An Azerbaijan Airlines flight from the Azerbaijani capital of Baku to Russia crashed, hospitalizing survivors while dozens are feared dead.
Breitbart News
Azerbaijan Airlines Plane Crash in Kazakhstan Kills 38, Leaves 29 Injured (opens Breitbart News)
Published Dec 24, 2024
Breitbart News's feed description
The crash of a passenger jet heading from Azerbaijan to the Chechnya region of Russia on Christmas Day has killed at least 38 people.
RedState
Azerbaijan Airline Crash Was Most Likely Caused by a Russian Missile (opens RedState)
Published Dec 24, 2024
The Guardian
More than 30 people survive Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan (opens The Guardian)
Published Dec 24, 2024
The Guardian's feed description
Aircraft carrying 62 passengers and five crew was en route from Baku to Grozny in Chechnya
Wfmy News 2
Azerbaijan Airlines plane carrying 67 people crashes in Kazakhstan, killing at least 38 (opens Wfmy News 2)
Published Dec 24, 2024
Wfmy News 2's feed description
Mobile phone footage circulating online appeared to show the aircraft making a steep descent before smashing into the ground in a fireball.
Military.com
Azerbaijani Airliner With 67 people Onboard Crashes in Kazakhstan Leaving 32 Survivors (opens Military.com)
Published Dec 24, 2024
Military.com's feed description
The Embraer 190 aircraft made an emergency landing.
Deutsche Welle
Kazakhstan: Dozens dead in Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Dec 24, 2024
Deutsche Welle's feed description
A passenger plane with 67 people onboard went down in Kazakhstan, killing most of the passengers. However, local authorities reported finding survivors at the scene.
Local News 8
Passenger plane carrying 67 people crashes in Kazakhstan, officials say (opens Local News 8)
Published Dec 24, 2024
Local News 8's feed description
By Hassan Tayir, Svitlana Vlasova, Victoria Butenko, Lucas Lilieholm and Edward Szekeres, CNN (CNN) — A passenger plane carrying 67 people from Azerbaijan to southern Russia crashed near the Kazakh city of Aktau on Wednesday, local authorities said.
KRDO
At least 29 passengers survive fiery plane crash in Kazakhstan as authorities fear dozens others dead (opens KRDO)
Published Dec 24, 2024
KESQ Palm Springs's feed description
CNN By Hassan Tayir, Aruzhan Zeinulla and Kara Fox, CNN Astana, Kazakhstan (CNN) — At least 29 people have survived after a plane burst into flames after crashing near the Kazakh city of Aktau on Wednesday, authorities said, as rescue workers search for dozens of other passengers feared dead.
Local News 8
At least 32 passengers survive fiery plane crash in Kazakhstan as authorities fear dozens others dead (opens Local News 8)
Published Dec 24, 2024
Local News 8's feed description
CNN By Hassan Tayir, Aruzhan Zeinulla and Kara Fox, CNN Astana, Kazakhstan (CNN) — At least 32 people have survived after a plane burst into flames crashing near the Kazakh city of Aktau on Wednesday, Azerbaijani authorities said, as rescue workers search for dozens of other passengers feared dead.
Deutsche Welle
Dozens feared dead in Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Dec 24, 2024
Deutsche Welle's feed description
A passenger plane carrying 67 people including five crew members has crashed in Kazakhstan. Kazakh authorities say at least 32 people survived the crash but the figure could change.
Deutsche Welle
Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashes over Kazakhstan – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Dec 24, 2024
Deutsche Welle's feed description
Dozens of passengers were on board the plane, with initial reports suggesting there were survivors.
Al Jazeera
Azerbaijan passenger plane crashes in Kazakhstan (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Dec 24, 2024
Al Jazeera's feed description
Authorities says 28 survivors hospitalised after Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed near the city of Aktau.
Wyoming Tribune Eagle
35 feared dead as Azerbaijani jet crashes in Kazakhstan (opens Wyoming Tribune Eagle)
Published Dec 24, 2024
Wyoming Tribune Eagle's feed description
An Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet crashed on Wednesday in western Kazakhstan, with 35 people feared dead, officials said.
Local News 8
Kazakhstan says 42 people likely dead in Azerbaijan Airlines' plane crash (opens Local News 8)
Published Dec 24, 2024
Local News 8's feed description
MOSCOW (AP) — An Azerbaijani airliner has crashed in the Kazakhstani city of Aktau with Kazakhstan’s emergency ministry saying 42 people are likely dead. The Embraer 190 aircraft made an emergency landing at Aktau airport, Azerbaijan Airlines said Wednesday.
CNN
Plane carrying 67 people crashes in Kazakhstan, officials say; more than 20 survive (opens CNN)
Published Dec 24, 2024
CNN's feed description
A passenger plane carrying 67 people from Azerbaijan to southern Russia crashed near the Kazakh city of Aktau on Wednesday, local authorities said.
WHDH Boston
Kazakhstan says at least 28 survived in Azerbaijan Airlines’ plane crash. Over 30 are likely dead - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Dec 24, 2024
WHDH Boston's feed description
MOSCOW (AP) — An Azerbaijani airliner has crashed in the Kazakhstani city of Aktau with Kazakhstan’s Emergency Ministry now saying that at least 28 people

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