Flight Cancellations Stem from Suspected Russian Missile Involvement in Deadly Crash Near Kazakhstan In response to the deadly crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines flight near Kazakhstan’s Aktau city, several airlines have suspended operations to Russian cities, citing safety concerns. The crash, which claimed the lives of 38 passengers out of 67 aboard, occurred on December 27, 2023, during a flight between Azerbaijan’s Baku and Russia’s Grozny. Initial investigations suggest potential “external interference,” with some Western experts speculating that a Russian anti-aircraft missile may have been involved. Azerbaijan’s transport minister confirmed the crash involved physical damage, and U.S. officials have pointed … Continue reading Several Airlines Suspend Flights to Russia Following Azerbaijan Airlines Crash