Chilling footage has surfaced of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane that tragically crashed on Christmas morning, claiming the lives of 38 individuals. This harrowing incident is now raising eyebrows due to mysterious holes visible on the fuselage.

Local media sources are abuzz with speculation, pondering the unsettling question: Could it be that the plane was shot down by Russian forces?

The fateful flight originated from Baku, the capital city of Azerbaijan, and was bound for Grozny in Russia. Tragically, it met its end near Aktau, situated in the western region of Kazakhstan, during the early morning hours, with 67 passengers and five crew members onboard.

According to Flight Radar 24 data, the aircraft was flying over the Republic of Dagestan along the Caspian Sea’s coastline before it vanished from tracking systems. This area, known for its proximity to Russian air defense systems, adds an ominous layer to the developing narrative.

Nearly an hour later, the aircraft reappeared far off course, skimming low over the water near western Kazakhstan before ultimately crashing.

Prior to the crash, the flight crew reported a significant impact on the hull. Initially, they suspected a bird strike, but subsequent reports suggested an explosion in the oxygen tank meant to provide cockpit air during depressurization.

This abrupt pressure change reportedly caused catastrophic damage to the hull, reducing it to fragments.

However, the emergence of new footage showing gaping holes in the wreckage’s side casts doubt on earlier theories attributing the crash to a bird strike or an oxygen tank explosion.

Speculation is mounting that Russian air defenses may have played a part, as these breaches in the plane’s structure appear inconsistent with damage caused by avian impacts or an exploded tank.