Aviation experts blame Russian air defense for Azerbaijan crash
Aviation experts say Russian air defense fire likely caused the Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190 crash near Aktau Kazakhstan. The jet, en route from Baku to Grozny, disappeared after diverting into worsening weather, killing 38 and injuring 29. Officials and experts debate whether a SAM strike or bird strike led to the disaster.
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