tragic Accident
A survivor of the crashed Azerbaijan Airlines flight managed to record footage from inside the cabin, showing the aftermath of the crash.
Dramatic Video
The video, shot by a survivor, shows the chaotic scene inside the cabin as passengers try to escape the wreckage.
Rescue Efforts
Kazakh authorities announced that 32 survivors were rescued from the site, and officials are working to recover the bodies of the deceased.
Investigation Underway
The cause of the crash is still unclear, but officials suspect a bird strike may have caused an emergency situation on board.
Flight Path Diverted
TAzerbaijan Airlines Crashhe aircraft initially followed its planned route along the western coastline before diverting to the eastern shore, where it crashed on the beach near Aktau, Kazakhstan.
Drone Strikes Reported
Drone strikes were reported in the Russian regions of Ingushetia and North Ossetia, adjacent to Chechnya, on Wednesday morning, which may have contributed to the flight’s diversion.
Government Commission Formed
Kazakh authorities announced the formation of a government commission to investigate the crash, which will collaborate with Azerbaijan on the inquiry.
International Condolences
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev extended their condolences to the families of the victims.
Critical Injuries
Ramzan Kadyrov, the Kremlin-backed leader of Chechnya, expressed his sympathies and noted that some of the injured were in critical condition.
Airline’s Response
Azerbaijan Airlines suspended all its flights from Baku to Russia’s Chechnya region until an investigation into the fatal crash is finished.
Global Response
The international community is coming together to support the families of the victims and to investigate the cause of the crash.