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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday (Dec 27) called for a "thorough investigation" into Wednesday's (Dec 25) Azerbaijan Airlines crash.
Pointing to "clear visual evidence" of Russian involvement, Zelensky stressed that "every loss of life deserves a thorough investigation to establish the truth."
"We can see how the clear visual evidence at the crash site points to Russia's responsibility for the tragedy," he added in a social media post, addressing reports that the plane was hit by a Russian air defence missile.
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More and more details regarding the horrific crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines flight are emerging. I extend my condolences to <a href="https://twitter.com/presidentaz?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PresidentAZ</a> Aliyev and the people of Azerbaijan. Every human life is valuable, and every loss of life deserves a thorough investigation to establish the&hellip;
&mdash; Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZelenskyyUa/status/1872678416518160604?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 27, 2024</a></blockquote>
<h2>Russian involvement?</h2>
The Ukrainian president's comments came amid reports that the Azerbaijan Airlines flight that crashed in Kazakhstan may have been mistakenly shot down by Russia.
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Citing unidentified US military sources MSNBC reported on Friday (Dec 27) that the passenger plane may have been hit by a Russian ani-aircraft system.&nbsp;
This, the official said, would be more evidence of Russia's "recklessness" in its war with Ukraine.
<h2>What caused the airplane crash?</h2>
Reports of Russia mistakenly shooting down the plane came as Azerbaijan Airlines on Friday said that the crash happened because of "physical and technical external interference".
In a statement, the carrier announced the suspension of flights to 10 Russian airports.
It said the decision was "based on the preliminary results of the investigation into the crash of the Embraer 190 aircraft operating the Baku-Grozny flight J2-8243 of Azerbaijan Airlines due to physical and technical external interference."&nbsp;
<h2>The airplane crash: What happened to the Embrarer 190?</h2>
Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet, Embraer 190 aircraft operating the Baku-Grozny flight J2-8243, on Wednesday (Dec 25) burst into flames as it was attempting an emergency landing in Western Kazakhstan, the Kazakh transport ministry said.&nbsp;
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/azerbaijan-airlines-suspended-flights-to-seven-russian-cities-following-the-crash-8570811" aria-label="Azerbaijan Airlines suspended flights to seven Russian cities following the crash">Azerbaijan Airlines suspended flights to seven Russian cities following the crash</a>
There were 67 people &mdash; 62 passengers and five crew members &mdash; on board. According to a Kazakh statement,&nbsp; 38 were killed in the crash, and 29 survivors, including two children, were pulled from the wreckage.
Kazakh media reports suggest that the passengers aboard included 37 Azerbaijan citizens, 16 Russian citizens, six Kazakhstan citizens, and three Kyrgyzstan nationals.
(With inputs from agencies)

Reports suggest the Azerbaijan Airlines crash may have been caused by a Russian missile, raising concerns over Moscow's 'recklessness' amid its conflict with Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday (Dec 27) called for a "thorough investigation" into Wednesday's (Dec 25) Azerbaijan Airlines crash. Pointing to "clear visual evidence" of Russian involvement, Zelensky stressed that "every loss of life deserves a thorough investigation to establish the truth." "We can see how the clear visual evidence at the crash site points to Russia's responsibility for the tragedy," he added in a social media post, addressing reports that the plane was hit by a Russian air defence missile. More and more details regarding the horrific crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines flight are emerging. I extend my condolences to @PresidentAZ Aliyev and the people of Azerbaijan. Every human life is valuable, and every loss of life deserves a thorough investigation to establish the… — Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) December 27, 2024 Russian involvement? The Ukrainian president's comments came amid reports that the Azerbaijan Airlines flight that crashed in Kazakhstan may have been mistakenly shot down by Russia. Also read | Azerbaijan Airlines crash: Airline says plane crashed due to 'external interference' Citing unidentified US military sources MSNBC reported on Friday (Dec 27) that the passenger plane may have been hit by a Russian ani-aircraft system. This, the official said, would be more evidence of Russia's "recklessness" in its war with Ukraine. What caused the airplane crash? Reports of Russia mistakenly shooting down the plane came as Azerbaijan Airlines on Friday said that the crash happened because of "physical and technical external interference". In a statement, the carrier announced the suspension of flights to 10 Russian airports. It said the decision was "based on the preliminary results of the investigation into the crash of the Embraer 190 aircraft operating the Baku-Grozny flight J2-8243 of Azerbaijan Airlines due to physical and technical external interference." The airplane crash: What happened to the Embrarer 190? Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet, Embraer 190 aircraft operating the Baku-Grozny flight J2-8243, on Wednesday (Dec 25) burst into flames as it was attempting an emergency landing in Western Kazakhstan, the Kazakh transport ministry said. Also read | Azerbaijan Airlines suspended flights to seven Russian cities following the crash There were 67 people — 62 passengers and five crew members — on board. According to a Kazakh statement, 38 were killed in the crash, and 29 survivors, including two children, were pulled from the wreckage. Kazakh media reports suggest that the passengers aboard included 37 Azerbaijan citizens, 16 Russian citizens, six Kazakhstan citizens, and three Kyrgyzstan nationals. (With inputs from agencies)

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&nbsp; An Israeli raid targeting Hamas militants near the Kamal Adwan Hospital on Friday (Dec 27) has put the last functioning major medical facility in northern Gaza out of service, alleged the World Health Organization (WHO). &nbsp;
<h2>Key hospital or Hamas lair?</h2>
According to the WHO, critical hospital departments were severely damaged during the operation. "Initial reports indicate that some key departments were severely burnt and destroyed during the raid," it said in a statement on X.
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hamas-terrorist-stronghold-israeli-forces-evacuate-kamal-adwan-hospital-in-northern-gaza-8571717" aria-label="Israeli forces evacuate Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza">Israeli forces evacuate Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza</a>
The WHO expressed concern for the 60 health workers and 25 critically ill patients, including those on ventilators, who reportedly remain in the hospital. Patients in moderate to severe condition have been evacuated to the non-functional Indonesian Hospital, it said, adding that it was "deeply concerned for their safety."
The UN health body described the ongoing hostilities as catastrophic for Gaza's healthcare system, stating, "The systematic dismantling of the health system in Gaza is a death sentence for tens of thousands of Palestinians in need of health care." &nbsp;
However, the Israeli military alleged that the hospital was being used by Hamas as a "key stronghold for terrorist organisations".
<h2>Conflicting claims</h2>
The Israeli military, in a statement, claimed that the hospital was being used as a hideout for "terrorist operatives" since operations in northern Gaza intensified in October. &nbsp;
Tel Aviv said that before launching the operation near the Kamal Adwan Hospital, its troops "facilitated the secure evacuation of civilians, patients, and medical personnel".
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/15000-devices-fail-to-detonate-in-israels-explosive-pager-operation-against-hezbollah-report-8567156" aria-label="15,000 devices failed to explode during Israel's pager operation against Hezbollah: Report">15,000 devices failed to explode during Israel's pager operation against Hezbollah: Report</a>
Hamas denied allegations that its operatives were present in the hospital and accused Israeli forces of deliberately targeting the facility. In a statement, the group said, "The enemy's lies about the hospital aim to justify the heinous crime committed by the occupation army today, involving the evacuation and burning of all hospital departments as part of a plan for extermination and forced displacement." &nbsp;
The Hamas-run Gaza health ministry quoting hospital director Hossam Abu Safiyeh alleged that Israeli troops had "set on fire all surgery departments of the hospital" and "evacuated the entire medical staff and displaced people".&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

An Israeli raid near Kamal Adwan Hospital has reportedly put Gaza's last major medical facility out of service, according to a World Health Organization report.

An Israeli raid targeting Hamas militants near the Kamal Adwan Hospital on Friday (Dec 27) has put the last functioning major medical facility in northern Gaza out of service, alleged the World Health Organization (WHO). Key hospital or Hamas lair? According to the WHO, critical hospital departments were severely damaged during the operation. "Initial reports indicate that some key departments were severely burnt and destroyed during the raid," it said in a statement on X. Also read | Israeli forces evacuate Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza The WHO expressed concern for the 60 health workers and 25 critically ill patients, including those on ventilators, who reportedly remain in the hospital. Patients in moderate to severe condition have been evacuated to the non-functional Indonesian Hospital, it said, adding that it was "deeply concerned for their safety." The UN health body described the ongoing hostilities as catastrophic for Gaza's healthcare system, stating, "The systematic dismantling of the health system in Gaza is a death sentence for tens of thousands of Palestinians in need of health care." However, the Israeli military alleged that the hospital was being used by Hamas as a "key stronghold for terrorist organisations". Conflicting claims The Israeli military, in a statement, claimed that the hospital was being used as a hideout for "terrorist operatives" since operations in northern Gaza intensified in October. Tel Aviv said that before launching the operation near the Kamal Adwan Hospital, its troops "facilitated the secure evacuation of civilians, patients, and medical personnel". Also read | 15,000 devices failed to explode during Israel's pager operation against Hezbollah: Report Hamas denied allegations that its operatives were present in the hospital and accused Israeli forces of deliberately targeting the facility. In a statement, the group said, "The enemy's lies about the hospital aim to justify the heinous crime committed by the occupation army today, involving the evacuation and burning of all hospital departments as part of a plan for extermination and forced displacement." The Hamas-run Gaza health ministry quoting hospital director Hossam Abu Safiyeh alleged that Israeli troops had "set on fire all surgery departments of the hospital" and "evacuated the entire medical staff and displaced people". (With inputs from agencies)

Hospital or Hamas lair? WHO says Israeli raid put Gaza's last major hospital 'out of service'

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