December 28 is declared a day of mourning for the victims of the Aktau plane crash in Chechnya

Chechnya intends to honor the memory of the victims of the plane crash in Kazakhstan's Aktau, where an Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) passenger plane crashed in Kazakhstan, in connection with which Saturday, December 28, has been declared a day of mourning in the region. The order to this effect was signed by the head of the republic Ramzan Kadyrov on December 27.

"In connection with the plane crash of the plane Embraer 190, flying on the route Baku - Grozny, which occurred on December 25, 2024 near the city of Aktau, expressing sorrow for the victims and condolences to their families and friends, I decide to declare mourning in the territory of the Chechen Republic on December 28," - quotes the text of the document "RIA Novosti".

According to Kadyrov's order, state flags will be lowered in the republic on the day of mourning. In addition, TV companies and cultural institutions are recommended to cancel entertainment programs and events.

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A passenger plane of AZAL airline, flying on the route Baku - Grozny, crashed near the Kazakh city of Aktau on December 25. A criminal case has been opened.

According to the AZAL list, 62 passengers and five crew members were on board. A total of 38 people died, among them seven Russians. Nine Russian citizens survived and were hospitalized, later a special Russian Emergencies Ministry airplane took them to Moscow. AZAL suspended flights from Baku to Grozny and Makhachkala until the investigation was completed, and flights from the Azerbaijani capital to a number of other Russian cities were later canceled.