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Ukraine Accuses Russia of Downing Embraer 190, Azerbaijan Airlines Flight J2-8243, in Kazakhstan; 38 Fatalities Reported

Dec 25, 2024, 09:00 PM

An Embraer 190 passenger plane, reportedly flying from Azerbaijan to Russia, crashed in Kazakhstan, resulting in 38 fatalities. Ukrainian officials have accused Russia of downing the aircraft, suggesting it was hit by Russian air defense systems. The National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine stated that the plane was shot down, while various news sources corroborated this claim, indicating that the incident may have involved a Russian missile. The crash has raised concerns about the safety of air travel in the region amid ongoing tensions between Ukraine and Russia.