Information about the explosion of an oxygen cylinder on an AZAL aircraft was received from the Rostov flight director at 10.53 am
The Rostov flight director provided additional information to the Aktau tower flight director that an oxygen cylinder had exploded in the passenger cabin of the aircraft, passengers were losing consciousness and requested resuscitation upon arrival.
Based on this information, all rescue services were promptly notified.

Информация о взрыве кислородного баллона на воздушном судне AZAL поступила от руководителя полетов Ростова в 10.53.
Руководитель полетов Ростова сообщил дополнительную информацию руководителю полетов вышки Актау о том, что на воздушном судне в пассажирской кабине взорвался кислородный баллон, пассажиры теряют сознание и запросил реанимацию по прибытию.
Исходя из данной информации оперативно были оповещены все спасательные службы.

"One of the flight attendants even received a hand injury.
Also, footage on social networks and in the media shows that one woman received injuries to her hand and leg. In addition, traces of holes are visible on the wing of the plane. Inside the aircraft, there is damage to the fuselage and traces of various cutting objects.
The injured Russian citizens also reported that they heard three explosions over Grozny. According to them, the sounds of explosions were heard from outside, after which something hit the plane"

"The type of weapons used in the external interference will be determined by the investigation.
In addition, if you look at the flight path of the plane, you can see that it was heading to Aktau via Makhachkala. The question of whether permission was given to land the plane will be determined based on the results of the investigation.
The investigation will also determine for what purpose the pilot made an emergency landing. The question of turning off the GPS will be clarified after evidence is presented."

Azerbaijan, using its right, has already involved international consultants in the process. Two Embraer specialists are at the scene and have been involved in the investigation team.
Brazilian specialists will also be at the scene tomorrow.

If you look at the statements of Kazakh officials, they refer to the fact that the version about the explosion of an oxygen cylinder on the plane was put forward by the dispatcher in Rostov. We believe that first of all it is necessary to check the veracity of this information, since this is information from an interested party,"

"Experts from Azerbaijan, 6 people, have been involved in the work of the commission.
2 people from the manufacturer (Embraer).
Specialists from the Brazilian Center for Investigation and Prevention of Aircraft Accidents (CENIPA) - 3 people have also started working today.
3 people are working from the Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC).
Two people are working from the Russian Federation.
Tomorrow we are expecting an ICAO expert
A total of 17 international experts will work

"К работе комиссии привлечены эксперты из Азербайджана, 6 человек.
От компании-производителя (Embraer) 2 человека.
Также сегодня начали работать специалисты из Центра расследования и предотвращения авиационных происшествий Бразилии (CENIPA) - 3 человека.
От Межгосударственного авиационного комитета (МАК) работают 3 человека.
От Российской Федерации работают два человека.
Завтра мы ждем эксперта ICAO
В общей сложности будут работать 17 международных экспертов