One of the theories raised is that the plane may have been accidentally hit by an anti-aircraft missile while approaching Grozny, Chechnya.
Azerbaijan Airlines revealed that initial investigations point to the possibility of “external physical and technical interference” in the crash of one of its aircraft in Kazakhstan. The accident, which occurred on Wednesday, the 25th, resulted in the death of 38 people among the 67 occupants of the flight. One of the theories raised is that the plane may have been accidentally hit by an anti-aircraft missile while approaching Grozny, in Chechnya. Analysis of damage to the tail of the Embraer E-190 indicates that the aircraft remained almost intact after the uncontrolled landing attempt in Aktau.
Flight J2-8243 departed Baku, Azerbaijan, bound for Grozny. According to Rosaviatsia, the Russian civil aviation agency, the plane changed its route due to dense fog and a warning about Ukrainian drones in the area. The agency’s director highlighted that the situation at Grozny airport was “very difficult” due to drone attacks. The aircraft crash occurred shortly after the region was hit by Ukrainian drones, leading to the closure of Makhachkala airport, which is close to the accident.
Passengers reported hearing explosions as the plane approached, which generated concern among those present. In response to the incident, Azerbaijan Airlines decided to suspend flights to seven cities in , although it will maintain operations to six others, including the important cities of Moscow and Saint Petersburg. Brazil, through Cenipa, will be involved in the investigations, since the plane is Brazilian-made. The Kremlin spokesman did not comment on the possibility that Russian air defenses were responsible for the plane crash.
*Report produced with the help of AI
Published by Fernando Dias
