Russian investigators confirm a Pantsir-S1 missile downed Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243. Baku demands accountability as tensions rise over Moscow's next steps.
As the investigation into the Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 crash continues, new findings emerging from Russian sources suggest that the aircraft was shot down by a Pantsir-S1 air defence system, which had been brought to Russia from Syria. According to reliable sources familiar with the investigation, Russian officials have also determined that electronic warfare systems were deployed against the Azerbaijani aircraft, leading to severe malfunctions in its control systems before the crash.
Russian Investigators Identify Those Responsible
Sources indicate that Russian investigators have identified both the individual who launched the missile and the official who gave the order. However, it remains unclear whether Moscow will publicly disclose their names or attempt to evade responsibility. The AnewZ investigative team is actively working to verify the authenticity of the names obtained by the editorial team.
Baku’s Firm Stance Against a Cover-Up
Diplomatic sources confirm that Azerbaijan refuses to allow the case to be ‘hushed up’ and remains resolute in its demand for accountability. Should Russia attempt to avoid responsibility, Baku intends to take the matter to international courts to ensure justice for the victims.
Background: Azerbaijan’s Official Position on the Crash
The latest revelations align with Azerbaijan’s initial findings, which pointed to an external explosion as the likely cause of the crash. High-resolution images and forensic analysis from the crash site indicated that the damage was consistent with a missile strike, not an internal malfunction.
In a previous statement, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Digital Development and Transport, Rashad Nabiyev, noted that preliminary investigation results had already ruled out any technical failure or pilot error, reinforcing the missile strike theory.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev also made Azerbaijan’s position clear, stating:
"We can clearly say today that the plane was shot down by Russia. This is a fact, and no one can deny this fact. Again, we are not saying that this was done intentionally, but it was done. We have clearly expressed our demands to the Russian side. First of all, the Russian side must apologize to Azerbaijan. Secondly, it must acknowledge its guilt. Thirdly, those responsible must be punished, brought to criminal responsibility, and compensation must be paid to the Azerbaijani state, to the injured passengers and crew members. These are our conditions."
What’s Next?
With Russian investigators now confirming that the Pantsir-S1 missile system was involved, attention will turn to Moscow’s response and whether it will hold those responsible accountable. Given Baku’s firm stance, any attempt to downplay or obscure the findings could lead to legal action in international courts.
The AnewZ team continues to monitor the situation closely as pressure mounts for full disclosure and accountability.
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