Book of condolences to open at Azerbaijani Embassy in Moscow following AZAL plane crash

The Azerbaijani Embassy in Moscow is opening a book of condolences, Report informs, citing the diplomatic mission's announcement in Russia.

"In connection with the crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines passenger aircraft operating the Baku-Grozny flight on December 25, which resulted in passenger casualties, a book of condolences will be open at the Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan on December 26 from 16:00 to 18:00 and December 27 from 14:00 to 16:00," the information states.

It is also noted that condolences can be sent electronically to: [email protected]

On December 25, an Embraer aircraft of Azerbaijan Airlines, traveling from Baku to Grozny, crashed near the Kazakhstani city of Aktau. There were 67 people on board, including 5 crew members. Of these, 29 people survived, while 38 died. There were 37 Azerbaijani citizens on board, of whom 23 died and 14 survived.