Azerbaijanis and Airline Executive Grieve for Victims of Plane Crash (VIDEO)
The head of Azerbaijan Airlines paid tribute to the victims of a deadly plane crash that occurred near Aqtau, Kazakhstan. The tragic incident has left hundreds of mourners devastated as they gather in Baku to remember those who lost their lives.
The passenger jet, operated by an unknown airline, crashed near the city of Aqtau in western Kazakhstan, causing a significant loss of life. As bodies are being recovered at the crash site, the magnitude of the tragedy becomes more apparent.
RFE/RL’s Ainur Saparova is on the ground near the crash site, reporting on the somber scene as families and loved ones grapple with the sudden and tragic loss of those on board. Details surrounding the cause of the crash are still unclear, leaving many questions unanswered.
The aviation community mourns the loss of those aboard the ill-fated flight, as investigations into the crash continue to unfold. Our thoughts are with the families and friends of the victims during this difficult time.
