An Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane crashed near Aktau, Kazakhstan, killing 38 of the 67 passengers aboard. Initial investigations suggest the crash may have resulted from a missile strike by Russian air defenses amid reports of Ukrainian drone attacks in the area. Kazakh officials have not confirmed the involvement of Russian forces, while Russia has called for a thorough investigation. The NATO alliance has urged prompt clarification regarding the incident, which occurred during the aircraft’s diversion due to fog. Recovery teams are currently analyzing flight recorders to determine the cause.

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