**Azerbaijani Plane Crashes in Kazakhstan**
An Azerbaijan Airlines plane was damaged by electronic warfare and crashed in Kazakhstan on December 25. The crash killed 38 people.
The plane, which was flying from Baku to Grozny in Chechnya, changed course and crashed due to damage caused by Russian air defense fire.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said the plane’s tail section was seriously damaged by fire from the ground while it was flying over Russia. He also stated that the aircraft was rendered uncontrollable by electronic warfare.
Russian President Vladimir Putin called Azerbaijan’s president to apologize for the incident, but did not comment on whether the plane was hit by Russian air defenses.
**Western Countries Condemn Russia**
The crash has been condemned by Western countries, which have accused Russia of reckless behavior. They are calling for a transparent investigation into the incident.
Russia has been escalating its aerial assault on Ukraine, launching over 280 guided bombs, nearly 370 attack drones, and more than 80 missiles in the past week.
**Ukraine’s President Expresses Condolences**
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed condolences to the families of victims and the people of South Korea following a tragic plane crash that killed at least 176 people.
**Russia Launches Drone Attack on Ukraine**
In related news, Russia launched a drone attack on Ukraine overnight, with 10 drones targeting the Kursk and Sumy oblasts.