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Kazakhstan's senate chief: cause of Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash unknown for now

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Posted on December 26, 2024

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ASTANA (Reuters) - Kazakhstan's senate chairman said on Thursday that the cause of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash was still unknown. "None of these countries - neither Azerbaijan, Russia nor

Kazakhstan Senate: Cause of Azerbaijan Airlines Crash Unknown

ASTANA (Reuters) - Kazakhstan's senate chairman said on Thursday that the cause of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash was still unknown.

"None of these countries - neither Azerbaijan, Russia nor Kazakhstan - is interested in hiding information. All information will be made available to the public," Ashimbayev Maulen said.

An Embraer passenger jet crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, killing 38 people, after diverting from an area of Russia that Moscow has recently defended against Ukrainian drone attacks.

(Reporting by Tamara Vaal; Writing by Anastasia Teterevleva; editing by Guy Faulconbridge)

Key Takeaways

  • Kazakhstan's senate chief confirms crash cause unknown.
  • 38 people died in the Azerbaijan Airlines crash.
  • The crash occurred near Aktau, Kazakhstan.
  • The plane diverted from a Russian area under drone attack.
  • All involved countries will share information publicly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main topic?
The article discusses the unknown cause of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan.
What happened in the crash?
An Embraer passenger jet crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, killing 38 people.
Who commented on the crash?
Kazakhstan's senate chairman, Ashimbayev Maulen, commented on the incident.

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