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Azerbaijan Airlines Flight Shot Down: 38 Dead, Russia Denies Blame

7/2/2025

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Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 tragically went down on December 25, 2024, after a Russian missile struck it, as revealed in a letter and audio recording from Azerbaijani officials. Under the command of Captain Dmitry Paladichuk, the missile attack resulted in the loss of 38 lives. Azerbaijan is now calling for accountability, while Russia admits the incident but denies responsibility.

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Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 tragically went down on December 25, 2024, after a Russian missile struck it, as revealed in a letter and audio recording from Azerbaijani officials. Under the command of Captain Dmitry Paladichuk, the missile attack resulted in the loss of 38 lives. Azerbaijan is now calling for accountability, while Russia admits the incident but denies responsibility.