A plane from Azerbaijan Airlines crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan, killing 38 people. The crash happened on Wednesday when the plane had to change its route because of bad weather. It was originally flying to Makhachkala in Russia but diverted to Aktau.
The crash has led to a lot of discussions and rumors about what happened. Some people think the plane might have been accidentally hit by a missile from Russian air defenses, especially since there have been recent drone attacks in the area. However, no evidence has confirmed this idea, and the Kremlin has denied any involvement.
Investigation Underway
The investigation to figure out what caused the crash is still ongoing. So far, officials have found 38 bodies from the crash site and confirmed that at least 29 survivors are in the hospital. Early reports suggest that a bird might have hit the plane, but some experts doubt this theory. They say that the damage looks more like it was caused by something else, possibly a missile.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov asked everyone to avoid guessing about the crash until investigators finish their work. “It’s wrong to speculate before the investigation is complete,” he said.
The Embraer 190 aircraft had 62 passengers on board, including people from Azerbaijan, Russia, and some other countries. There were also five crew members. Azerbaijan Airlines said the plane was checked and had no issues before taking off. However, the airline has stopped all flights to Grozny and Makhachkala until the investigation is complete. This has raised concerns about safety in the airspace of those regions.
Social Media Theories
As the investigation continues, many theories have appeared on social media. However, these claims are unverified. Reports also suggest that the timing of the crash and the recent drone activity could be linked, but without solid proof.
The situation remains tense, and only time will tell what actually happened to the plane.
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