Azerbaijan Airlines flight 8243: Shot Down Over Grozny
Fear of Landing
JANUARY 3, 2025
The flight crew requested an NDB approach to Grozny and were cleared for approach to runway 26. This strongly indicated GPS jamming, a tactic frequently used by Russian forces to counter Ukrainian drone operations despite being prohibited under international regulations. However, the flight crew were unable to land due to the thick fog.
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