An Azerbaijan Airlines Embraer 190, carrying 67 people, crashed in western Kazakhstan, resulting in 38 fatalities and 29 survivors.
The aircraft, intended for a Baku-Grozny route, veered significantly off course, crossing the Caspian Sea before descending near Aktau.
Authorities in Kazakhstan initiated an investigation into the crash, recovering the flight data recorder, while Azerbaijan also deployed an investigative team.
The incident prompted Azerbaijan to declare a day of national mourning, with leaders from multiple countries extending condolences to victims' families.
Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests
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President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.