

President Putin called Azerbaijani President Aliyev:
- The issues related to the crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane in Kazakhstan were discussed in detail.
- Putin apologized for the fact that the tragic incident occurred in Russian airspace, and once again expressed deep and sincere condolences to the families of the victims, and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.
- It was noted in the conversation that the plane, which was strictly on schedule, repeatedly tried to land at Grozny airport. At that time, Grozny, Mozdok and Vladikavkaz were attacked by Ukrainian combat UAVs, and Russian air defense systems repelled these attacks.
- The Investigative Committee of Russia has opened a criminal case under Article 263 of the Criminal Code (violation of traffic safety rules and operation of air transport).
- Two employees of the Prosecutor General's Office of Azerbaijan are currently working in Grozny with representatives of the Prosecutor General's Office and the Investigative Committee of Russia. The relevant sevices of Russia, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan are also closely cooperating at the site of the disaster near the city of Aktau.

@DDGeopolitics
Still he didn't say it was russian air defence.