Kazakhstan report reveals damage on crashed Azerbaijani jet

A preliminary report from Kazakhstan's transport ministry indicates that an Azerbaijani jet that crashed in December may have been damaged by external objects. The report, released on Tuesday, includes photos showing holes in the aircraft. The crash occurred while the plane was en route to Russia, resulting in 38 fatalities among the 67 passengers. The crew reported losing GPS signal before losing control of the aircraft. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has suggested that Russian air defense may have unintentionally shot down the plane. Russian officials initially cited a bird strike or gas cylinder explosion as possible causes, but have not accepted responsibility.