Putin's apology came as allegations mounted that the plane had been shot down by Russian air defenses attempting to deflect a Ukrainian drone strike.

Kremlin statement did not say Russia had shot down the plane, only noting that a criminal case had been opened.

Survivors have shared the terrifying moment Azerbaijan Airlines flight J2-8243 was diverted from its destination of Grozny and then hit three times.

Vladimir Putin admitted Saturday Russian air defense was working when an Azerbaijani Airlines plane tried to land in Grozny ...

Jeju Air Flight 7C2216 from Bangkok, Thailand crashed during landing at Muan Airport in Jeollanam, South Korea.

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Death toll from plane fire at a South Korean airport has risen to 85, fire agency says.