International Probe into Azerbaijani Airliner Crash in Kazakhstan

An Azerbaijani airliner crashed in Kazakhstan, killing 38. Various international investigators, including Brazil's air force, are examining data to determine the cause. Azerbaijan claims the flight was shot down by Russia, sparking diplomatic tensions. Investigations focus on black box data, with conclusions pending from Kazakh authorities.

Brazilian air force investigators, alongside international colleagues, are probing the crash of an Azerbaijani airliner in Kazakhstan. The tragic incident, which claimed 38 lives, is under scrutiny to decode its cause.

On December 25, the Embraer 190, originating from Baku, Azerbaijan, crashed during an attempted landing near Aktau, after being rerouted. Speculations of a Russian accidental strike have intensified diplomatic tensions.

Investigators from Brazil, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Russia are analyzing flight recorders in Brasilia. Azerbaijani authorities allege Russian involvement, but Kremlin leadership has partially acknowledged the mishap without full accountability.