Four sources with knowledge of the preliminary findings of the investigation had said Russian air defences had mistakenly shot it down.
Azerbaijan Airlines announced that the preliminary investigation into the crash of Flight J2-8243 points to "physical and technical external interference", strongly suggesting the plane was shot down.
While not explicitly stated, speculation points to Russian air defenses mistakenly targeting the aircraft, as it was flying near an area with frequent Russian air defense activities against Ukrainian drones.
Azerbaijan Airlines announced that the preliminary investigation into the crash of Flight J2-8243 points to "physical and technical external interference", strongly suggesting the plane was shot down. While not explicitly stated, speculation points to Russian air defenses mistakenly targeting the aircraft, as it was flying near an area with frequent Russian air defense activities against Ukrainian drones.
