Aliyev stated, 'The facts are that the Azerbaijani civilian plane was damaged from outside on Russian territory, near the city of Grozny, and practically lost control.' He cited fire from the ground as a serious cause of damage to the plane, specifying shrapnel holes in its fuselage that contributed to the aircraft losing control during flight, ultimately leading to the devastating crash.
Survivors from the crash recounted, 'We heard and felt explosions outside the aircraft during the flight, after which the plane appeared to lose control.' This crucial testimony supports Aliyev's claims of external damage and aligns with findings about the aircraft's sudden loss of flight stability.
Aliyev expressed his frustration, stating, 'This openly showed that the Russian side wants to hush up the issue and this, of course, does no one credit.' He criticized Russia for its initial alternate explanations, highlighting a need for transparency and accountability regarding the crash investigation.
Despite early theories suggesting innocent causes like bird collisions or fog, Aliyev challenged Russia's narratives, asserting, 'Unfortunately, for the first three days we heard nothing from Russia except crazy versions.' He urged Russia to acknowledge their possible role in the incident.
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