As part of the investigative and operational measures, Kazakhstan has sent international requests to Azerbaijan and Russia. Additionally, Kazakh representatives have established contact with officials in these countries to facilitate a comprehensive and independent investigation.
The aircraft’s black boxes were returned from Brazil, where they underwent analysis. The General Prosecutor’s Office stated that a report based on the recovered data is being prepared. Preliminary findings of the investigation are expected to be released by the end of January.
Stephen Doughty, a representative of the UK Minister for Europe, confirmed that London is actively maintaining contact with the authorities of Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan. He expressed condolences to the families of the victims and emphasized the importance of an independent inquiry.
Preliminary data suggests that the crash resulted from physical and technical interference in Russian airspace. This theory remains central to the investigation.