Vladimir Putin News / Russian President Putin apologizes, expresses regret over Kazakhstan plane crash

Vladimir Putin News: Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly apologized for the Azerbaijani plane crash in Kazakhstan. The tragic incident claimed the lives of 38 people and injured 29. Putin expressed deep condolences over the incident in a phone conversation with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and called it unfortunate.

Background of the plane crash

The accident occurred on Wednesday when the Azerbaijani plane was trying to land in Kazakhstan after flying from Baku to Grozny, the capital of Chechnya. During the flight, the plane's route was suddenly changed and it crashed during an attempt to land. The plane caught fire after the crash, killing several people on the spot.

Kremlin's official statement

The Russian President's Office, the Kremlin, issued a statement on Saturday saying that the incident occurred when the air defense system was activated near Grozny. The Kremlin refrained from clarifying whether the plane was targeted by the Russian air defense system. However, the statement said that the air defense system was on alert due to Ukrainian drone attacks. Putin apologized and stressed that the unfortunate incident took place in Russian airspace, which causes deep condolences.

Statement of officials and status of investigation

Kazakh authorities have confirmed that there were 67 people on board the plane. 38 of the people died in the accident, while the rest of the passengers were rescued. Azerbaijan's Prosecutor General's Office said investigators were investigating the accident in depth. According to initial reports, holes in the rear of the plane indicated that the incident could be the result of activities between the Russian air defense system and Ukrainian drone attacks.

Possible causes of the accident

Aviation experts believe that the accident may have been caused by actions taken by the Russian air defense system to avoid Ukrainian drone attacks. However, official investigations are ongoing and experts are preparing their report to find out the real causes of the accident.

International reaction

The incident has become a topic of discussion internationally. Putin's apology and his sensitive attitude have been taken positively by some countries, while some have considered it a lapse of Russia's air defense system.

This accident has once again highlighted the vital need for aviation safety and coordination of active defense systems in the airspace. Further investigation will make it clear what were the real reasons behind this tragedy.