The jet diverted from an area of Russia in which Moscow has used air defence systems against Ukrainian drone strikes in recent months.
The main conceptual idea is that Azerbaijan believes a Russian surface-to-air missile shot down their Embraer 190 aircraft, while Russia urges caution against speculation.
Several sources, including an aviation expert, suggest potential accidental downing due to the plane's flight path coinciding with reported Ukrainian drone activity in the area. Azerbaijan anticipates a Russian confession, while Russia calls for a thorough investigation before jumping to conclusions.
The main conceptual idea is that Azerbaijan believes a Russian surface-to-air missile shot down their Embraer 190 aircraft, while Russia urges caution against speculation. Several sources, including an aviation expert, suggest potential accidental downing due to the plane's flight path coinciding with reported Ukrainian drone activity in the area. Azerbaijan anticipates a Russian confession, while Russia calls for a thorough investigation before jumping to conclusions.
