Azerbaijani President Urges Russia to Take Responsibility for AZAL Plane Crash
Azerbaijan’s President Demands Accountability from Russia for AZAL Plane Crash
Azerbaijan’s President, Ilham Aliyev, has called on Russia to hold those responsible accountable for the recent crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) aircraft near Aktau, Kazakhstan.
During a meeting with the families of the crew members who perished in the crash and surviving flight attendants, President Aliyev stated, “I can confidently state that the responsibility for the deaths of Azerbaijani citizens in this air disaster lies with representatives of the Russian Federation. We demand justice, punishment for the guilty, full transparency, and humane treatment.”
President Aliyev also revealed that the process of decoding the aircraft’s black boxes is underway, with preliminary results expected soon. These results will provide a clearer picture of the tragic incident that occurred when the AZAL plane, operating a flight from Baku to Grozny, crashed near Aktau on December 25, resulting in the loss of 38 lives out of the 67 people on board.
In the aftermath of the crash, President Aliyev has further demanded that Russia acknowledge its responsibility for the tragedy and compensate the victims’ families. The incident has brought a sense of mourning and grief to both countries, with the need for accountability and justice at the forefront of the investigation.
