Azerbaijan Airlines Flight Crashes Near Aktau, Survivors Found

A passenger plane operated by Azerbaijan Airlines crashed near the city of Aktau, Kazakhstan, on Wednesday, carrying 62 passengers and five crew members. The flight, traveling from Baku to Grozny, Chechnya, reportedly made an “emergency landing.”

Initial reports indicate that there are survivors, although the extent of injuries is still unknown. The Kazakh Transport Ministry confirmed the crash, with Azerbaijani sources citing the number of passengers and crew on board.

Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) released a statement on Telegram, acknowledging the incident and promising to provide further details.

The cause of the crash is still under investigation, and emergency teams are on the scene offering assistance.

This is an unfolding story, and more information will be shared as it becomes available.