46 minutes ago Russia tried to make Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in the sea by refusing permission to land after missile attack, then jamming its navigation to force hero pilot over water before crash killed 38

A Russian surface-to-air missile struck the flight on Christmas Day, causing the airliner to crash in Kazakhstan - a tragedy which claimed the lives of 38 people.

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4 hours ago Moment man shows he survived doomed Azerbaijan Airlines crash after filming final message

The Christmas Day disaster killed 38 people and has prompted an investigation following fears the Azerbaijan Airlines plane was downed by a Russian missile defence system

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4 hours ago Husband who filmed last message for wife before Azerbaijan Airlines crash miraculously survives

The Christmas Day disaster killed 38 people and has prompted an investigation following fears the Azerbaijan Airlines plane was downed by a Russian missile defence system

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5 hours ago Amazing moment husband who filmed heartbreaking message for his wife before Azerbaijan Airlines jet was shot down proves he SURVIVED the crash

Incredible footage shows the passenger, identified as Subkhon Rakhimov, walking around the crash site, filming the wreckage and praising the flight attendant for keeping him alive.

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8 hours ago Chilling detail explains 'truth' of horror Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash which killed 38

The Azerbaijan Airlines flight ended up hundreds of miles away from its intended destination with the plane crash resulting in dozens of deaths and many unanswered questions

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9 hours ago Russia plays down speculation over cause of Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash in Kazakhstan

Russia plays down speculation over cause of Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash

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10 hours ago Azerbaijan Airline crash 'caused by Russian Air defences' claim aviation experts

Despite initial claims that the plane had suffered a birdstrike and Russia's efforts to pour cold water on what it has described as 'speculation,' commentators have claimed it could have been anti-aircraft fire

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10 hours ago Emergency services arrive at Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash wreckage site

This is the moment emergency services arrive at the scene of the Azerbaijan Airlines crash site.

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12 hours ago Heartbreaking moment man sends last message to his wife seconds before Azerbaijan Airlines jet 'is shot down' in crash that killed 38

The passenger identified as Subkhon Rakhimov started filming a video for his wife as soon as he realised the plane was losing altitude.

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12 hours ago Azerbaijan observes day of mourning for Kazakhstan plane crash victims as speculation mount about its cause

Azerbaijan is observing a nationwide day of mourning for the victims of the air crash that killed 38 people and left all 29 survivors injured on Christmas

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