UN Chief Offers Condolences Over Plane Crash in Kazakhstan's Aktau

UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed his condolences over the crash of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane, as confirmed by the UN Secretary-General's spokesperson, Stephanie Tremblay, The Caspian Post reports.

“The Secretary-General is deeply saddened by the news of the airplane crash in western Kazakhstan, which resulted in the death of many people, including citizens of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and the Russian Federation. He expresses his sincere condolences to the families of the victims and his deep sympathy to the affected countries. The Secretary-General also wishes a speedy and full recovery to the victims of this tragic incident,” Tremblay noted.

Among the victims, 23 of the 37 Azerbaijani citizens onboard died, and 14 survived. All 3 passengers from Kyrgyzstan survived. Of the 16 Russian citizens, 7 died, and 9 survived. All 6 Kazakh citizens on the plane died.

The aircraft crew consisted of 5 members: 2 died, and 3 survived.