25
Dec 2024
7:39 UTC
Kazakhstan Alert: Passenger plane crashes in field near Aktau on December 25; avoid nonessential travel to area
Current Situation:
- Per emerging reports, a passenger plane crashed in fields near Aktau Airport (SCO), Mangystau Region, during the early afternoon hours (local time) on December 25.
- The plane, which reportedly belongs to Azerbaijan Airlines, was carrying 72 individuals on board. The airline was flying from Baku to Grozny, Russia.
- Early unconfirmed reports indicate that 66 individuals were killed, with six passengers surviving. Search and rescue efforts remain ongoing, as of writing.
Source: News.AZ, The Straits Times
Recommendations:
Those operating or residing in Kazakhstan on December 25 are advised to avoid nonessential travel to Aktau due to the aircraft crash and ongoing security and rescue operations.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Medium
AFFECTED AREA
Aktau, Kazakhstan
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
High
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Credible
Current Situation:
- Per emerging reports, a passenger plane crashed in fields near Aktau Airport (SCO), Mangystau Region, during the early afternoon hours (local time) on December 25.
- The plane, which reportedly belongs to Azerbaijan Airlines, was carrying 72 individuals on board. The airline was flying from Baku to Grozny, Russia.
- Early unconfirmed reports indicate that 66 individuals were killed, with six passengers surviving. Search and rescue efforts remain ongoing, as of writing.
Source: News.AZ, The Straits Times
Recommendations:
Those operating or residing in Kazakhstan on December 25 are advised to avoid nonessential travel to Aktau due to the aircraft crash and ongoing security and rescue operations.