Summary
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia shot down an Azerbaijani passenger jet because Ukrainian drones crossed the border. The incident happened in December 2024 and resulted in the deaths of 38 people. Putin discussed this with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, citing Ukrainian drone activity as a key factor.
Key Facts
- An Azerbaijani passenger jet was shot down by Russian air defenses.
- This event occurred in December 2024.
- The incident led to the loss of 38 lives.
- Russian President Putin attributed the incident to Ukrainian drones crossing into Russian airspace.
- Putin shared this information during a meeting with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.
- The Russian news agency TASS reported on Putin's comments.
