A year after the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash near Aktau, which killed 38 people, residents and first responders reflect on the tragedy. The crash occurred on December 25, 2024, when an emergency landing was requested but the aircraft crashed just short of the runway. First responders, including Ospan Orazbekov, rushed to the scene to rescue survivors. The injured were treated at local hospitals, with many in critical condition. The crash was linked to shrapnel from Russian missiles, leading to apologies from Russian President Vladimir Putin to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev. A memorial has been established at the crash site to honor the victims. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)