A preliminary report on the Azerbaijan Airlines crash on December 25 indicates that foreign objects damaged key flight systems, leading to the crash near Aktau, Kazakhstan. The report mentions that the aircraft lost primary flight controls and suffered cabin depressurization, resulting in 38 fatalities. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev stated that the plane was shot down by Russia and made demands for an apology, admission of guilt, and compensation. The investigation continues with further forensic tests planned. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)