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Azerbaijan Airlines flight J2-8243 crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, on December 25, 2024, killing at least 38 people. The plane, en route from Baku to Grozny, was diverted due to fog and reportedly experienced an emergency landing attempt. Investigations are ongoing into potential causes, including a bird strike and possible missile fire.
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Ukraine's air force recently targeted a missile fuel factory in Russia's Rostov region, coinciding with a brutal Russian missile attack on Ukrainian cities. The assault left one dead and many without heating during winter, prompting international condemnation and calls for increased military aid to Ukraine.
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Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8432 crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, killing 38 of 67 on board. Preliminary reports suggest it was shot down by a Russian missile. In response, Azerbaijan Airlines has suspended flights to several Russian cities for safety reasons while investigations continue.