The aircraft carried 62 passengers and five crew members; 32 survived the crash. Deputy Prime Minister Kanat Bozumbayev confirmed the fatalities, as reported by Interfax.
Those aboard included citizens from Azerbaijan, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan. Azerbaijan Airlines halts services from Baku to Russia’s Chechnya region pending the investigation.
Azerbaijan Airlines sets up a helpline for families seeking information about passengers. Aktau lies opposite Azerbaijan and Russia across the Caspian, highlighting the regional impact.
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