Tokayev reported on ensuring the objectivity of the investigation into the Aktau crash

Kazakhstan has sent the black boxes from the crashed airplane near Aktau to Brazil to ensure the objectivity of the investigation. This was announced by the country's President Kasym-Jomart Tokayev on January 3.

"I am sure that this step is the only correct decision necessary for an objective and impartial investigation," he said in an interview with Ana tili newspaper.

Tokayev also expressed gratitude to those who took part in the rescue operation for their prompt and professional work.

"At this moment, every second is precious. Rescuers, doctors and law enforcement officers acted quickly and coherently, demonstrated a high level of professionalism and civic responsibility," the leader emphasized.

He also thanked citizens who donated blood for the victims.

The pressure of altitude: what led to the crash of a passenger plane in Kazakhstan

At least 32 people survived the crash, all of whom were in the tail section of the

A passenger plane of AZAL Airlines, heading on the route Baku - Grozny, crashed near the Kazakh city of Aktau on December 25. The Ministry of Transport of Azerbaijan named the preliminary cause of the crash as outside interference. A criminal case was opened after the accident. Kazakhstan attracted 17 international experts to investigate the crash.

According to the airline's list, 62 passengers and five crew members were on board. A total of 38 bodies were found at the crash site. Of the crew, three people survived. Seven Russians died in the airplane crash, nine Russian citizens survived. Later, a special airplane of the Russian Emergencies Ministry took them to Moscow.

The commission to investigate the plane crash flew to Brazil with the black boxes on December 29. CNN Brasil reported that the flight recorders will arrive in Brazil on December 31. It was specified that together with CENIPA investigators, nine foreign technicians will take part in the decoding: three from Kazakhstan, three from Azerbaijan and three from Russia. The preliminary results of the investigation into the crash of Azal Air will be made public within 30 days.