Themoscowtimes Russia Compensates Azerbaijan for Downed Passenger Jet Incident
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- •A Russian missile downed an Azerbaijani passenger jet, killing 38 people.
- •Russia has acknowledged responsibility for the incident after months of denial.
- •A compensation agreement was reached between Russia and Azerbaijan on April 15, 2026.
On December 25, 2024, a Russian missile mistakenly shot down an Azerbaijani passenger jet, killing 38 of the 62 people on board. The aircraft, an Embraer 190, was struck by a Pantsir-S air defense system while approaching Grozny. Following initial denials, Russia acknowledged its responsibility in October 2025 after diplomatic tensions escalated. A compensation agreement was reached on April 15, 2026, though financial details remain undisclosed. The incident has strained relations between Russia and Azerbaijan, with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev previously accusing Russia of attempting to obscure the truth. Investigations into the crash continue in Kazakhstan, revealing that the missile strike was unintentional but involved military personnel. The crash has significant implications for regional security and diplomatic relations.
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