A dramatic rescue mission is underway after an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet crashed near Aktau in western Kazakhstan early Wednesday. The flight, traveling from Baku to Grozny, Russia, was rerouted due to heavy fog before a reported bird strike caused the crash.
Russian news agencies confirmed the plane carried 62 passengers and 5 crew members. While official details remain scarce, initial reports suggest there are survivors as emergency teams scramble to the remote site.
Kazakh authorities have yet to release a full casualty count, and Azerbaijan Airlines has not issued an official statement. The incident highlights growing concerns about aviation safety in extreme weather conditions. Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.
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