Putin Says Russian Air Defenses Were Responsible for Azerbaijani Jet's Crash Last Year, Killing 38

6 articles, oldest first.

1. The Boston Globe

   Putin says Russian air defenses responsible for Azerbaijani jet’s crash last year, killing 38 ↗ (opens The Boston Globe)

   Published Oct 8, 2025

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   The Boston Globe's feed description

   Vladimir Putin's statement was the first admission of Russian responsibility for the deadly crash.

2. Military.com

   Putin Says Russian Air Defenses Were Responsible for Azerbaijani Jet's Crash Last Year, Killing 38 ↗ (opens Military.com)

   Published Oct 8, 2025

   Same headline from 1 more outlet

   Military.com's feed description

   President Vladimir Putin said that Russia’s air defense were to blame for downing an Azerbaijani jetliner in December that killed 38 people, his first admission of responsibility for the crash in an effort to ease tensions between the neighbors.

3. WISH-TV Indianapolis

   Putin admits Russian air defense was responsible for Azerbaijan jetliner crash ↗ (opens WISH-TV Indianapolis)

   Published Oct 8, 2025

   WISH-TV Indianapolis's feed description

   President Putin admits Russian air defense was responsible for downing Azerbaijani jetliner, killing 38. Promises compensation and punishment.

4. The Guardian

   Putin admits Russian air defences were to blame for Azerbaijani jet crash ↗ (opens The Guardian)

   Published Oct 8, 2025

   The Guardian's feed description

   Russian president said air defences were targeting a Ukrainian drone

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