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    Kazakh report says plane in Dec. 25 crash probably damaged by 'external objects'

    Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®

    Posted on February 4, 2025

    1 min read

    Last updated: January 26, 2026

    Image depicting the crash site of the Azerbaijani passenger plane near Aktau, Kazakhstan. This incident, occurring on December 25, raised concerns about external damage, as stated in a Kazakh report.
    Azerbaijani passenger plane crash site near Aktau, Kazakhstan - Global Banking & Finance Review
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    Quick Summary

    A Kazakhstan report indicates the Dec. 25 Azerbaijan Airlines crash near Aktau was likely caused by external objects. The crash resulted in 38 fatalities.

    Kazakh Report Indicates External Damage in December Plane Crash

    ASTANA (Reuters) - An Azerbaijani passenger plane that crashed in December after being diverted from Russia to Kazakhstan had suffered damage "probably caused by external objects", according to a preliminary report published on a Kazakh government website on Tuesday.

    Thirty-eight people were killed when the Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane crashed on Dec. 25 near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan after diverting across the Caspian Sea from southern Russia.

    Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev said on Dec. 29 that the plane had been damaged by accidental shooting from the ground in Russia. Moscow has not confirmed this.

    (Reporting by Tamara Vaal, Ksenia Orlova and Gleb Stolyarov; Writing by Mark Trevelyan)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashed on Dec. 25 near Aktau, Kazakhstan.
    • •Preliminary report suggests damage from external objects.
    • •38 people died in the crash after diversion from Russia.
    • •Azerbaijan's President mentioned accidental shooting in Russia.
    • •Moscow has not confirmed the accidental shooting claim.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Kazakh report says plane in Dec. 25 crash probably damaged by 'external objects'

    1What caused the damage to the Azerbaijani plane?

    The plane was probably damaged by external objects, according to a report.

    2How many people were killed in the crash?

    Thirty-eight people were killed when the Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane crashed.

    3What did Azerbaijan's President say about the incident?

    President Ilham Aliyev stated that the plane had been damaged by accidental shooting from the ground in Russia.

    4Where did the plane crash occur?

    The crash occurred near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan after the plane was diverted from Russia.

    5Has Russia confirmed the claims of accidental shooting?

    Moscow has not confirmed the claims made by Azerbaijan's President regarding the shooting.

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