The aviation world was rocked on Christmas morning by a tragic plane crash involving Azerbaijan Airlines, resulting in the loss of 38 lives. Distressing footage of the aftermath reveals worrying holes in the fuselage, prompting much speculation about the cause of this catastrophe.
Local media sources have begun to speculate on the startling possibility that the aircraft might have been shot down by Russian forces, adding a layer of international tension to this already heartbreaking incident.
Carrying 67 passengers and five crew members, the ill-fated flight departed from Baku, Azerbaijan’s vibrant capital, heading to Grozny in Russia. The aircraft met its grim fate close to Aktau, located in Kazakhstan’s western regions, during the tranquil morning hours.
Tracking data from Flight Radar 24 revealed the plane’s route, noting its path over the Republic of Dagestan alongside the Caspian Sea. It was here that the aircraft vanished from the tracking systems, raising an ominous red flag as it was then within range of Russian air defense units.
An hour later, the flight re-emerged on radar – off course and cruising unusually low over the waters near western Kazakhstan – before succumbing to its fateful plunge.
In a final communication before crashing, crew members reported a substantial impact to the aircraft’s hull, initially suspecting a collision with birds. This assumption was revised when it was suggested the explosion of an oxygen tank – crucial during sudden depressurization – may have been to blame.
The abrupt decompression from the damaged oxygen cylinder wreaked havoc, leaving the hull splintered and torn. But now, new footage revealing large, ominous holes in the side of the wreckage prompts further inquiry about the true instigator of this disaster.
As speculation mounts, the question looms: could Russian air defenses have mistakenly identified and targeted this commercial flight? The idea that these gaping wounds were inflicted by bird strikes or an exploding oxygen tank increasingly seems far-fetched.
The international community is watching closely as investigations unfold, hoping to uncover the truth behind this devastating incident.
