A tragic plane crash in Kazakhstan involving an Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer E190 has claimed the lives of 38 passengers, with investigations now focusing on the possibility that Russian air defense systems may have inadvertently shot down the aircraft. Conflicting reports have emerged, with some sources indicating that a Russian missile was responsible for the crash that occurred hundreds of miles off course while en route to Russia. Although there were 67 people on board, nearly half survived the crash, prompting praise for the pilots who attempted a crash landing. Azerbaijan has declared a day of mourning for the victims as authorities continue their investigation into the cause of the incident, which has drawn widespread attention and blame towards Russian military actions.