Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed condolences to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev over the crash of Azerbaijan Airlines Flight J2-8243 and called for a transparent investigation.

Zelensky expressed condolences to Aliyev regarding the crash of Azerbaijan Airlines Flight J2-8243

Zelensky stated that photos and videos show damage to the aircraft's fuselage pointing to a strike by an air defense missile

Zelensky stated that Russia must provide clear explanations and stop spreading disinformation

Zelensky announced this on Telegram

Zelensky stated there are 67 people on board, 38 of whom died

The White House confirmed evidence suggesting the plane was shot down by a Russian air defense system

President Putin expressed his apologies to President Aliyev in connection with the 'tragic incident' in Russian airspace

Putin called Aliyev to apologize for the incident in Russian airspace

Putin stated Russian air defense was working during the incident

Putin stopped short of claiming responsibility for shooting down the plane

Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that facts indicate Russia is responsible for the downing of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane.