politics
April 16, 2026
Russia, Azerbaijan reach agreement on resolving aftermath of AZAL plane crash
The crash resulted from an unintentional strike by an air defense system in the airspace of the Russian Federation, the statement said
TL;DR
- Russia and Azerbaijan have agreed on a settlement for the AZAL aircraft crash.
- The crash resulted from an unintentional air defense strike in Russian airspace.
- Compensation will be paid as part of the agreement.
- The agreement was reached following discussions between the presidents of Russia and Azerbaijan.
- Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to their allied partnership and cooperation.
- The AZAL Embraer 190 crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, on December 25, 2024, en route from Baku to Grozny.
- The crash killed 38 people and injured 29.
- Condolences were offered to the families of the victims.
Continue reading the original article