Several airline companies, including Azerbaijan Airlines, suspended flights to Russia following the deadly crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines plane, suspected to be brought down by Russian air defenses. The passenger jet was redirected to Aktau after reports of a blast on board, leading to skepticism over the official explanation of a bird strike. Azerbaijani officials demand accountability from Russia for downing the civilian plane, as differing versions of events emerge regarding the decision to divert the flight.
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