The investigation into a plane crash in Kazakhstan with 67 people aboard has revealed potential external influences as a cause. Azerbaijan Airlines reported that ‘physical and technical influences from outside’ might have led to the crash, which occurred during a landing attempt near Aktau. Preliminary evidence suggests possible Russian fire could be involved, with reports of shrapnel damage on the aircraft. The investigation is ongoing, and data from the black box will be crucial for determining the cause. Various airlines have suspended flights to Russian cities due to safety concerns following the incident.