Azerbaijan Declares National Day of Mourning Following Passenger Aircraft Tragedy

Baku, The Gulf Observer: A national day of mourning has been declared in Azerbaijan for December 26 in the wake of a tragic crash involving an Embraer 190 passenger aircraft operating the Baku-Grozny flight on December 25. The accident resulted in numerous casualties, prompting a swift and somber response from the nation.

President Ilham Aliyev signed an official order designating the day of mourning, reflecting the profound sorrow shared by the country over the loss of lives in the incident.

The Azerbaijani government and relevant authorities are continuing their investigations into the cause of the crash while extending support to the victims’ families. Flags across the country will be flown at half-mast, and memorial services are expected to be held in tribute to those who lost their lives.

This declaration underscores the nation’s unity and compassion during this time of grief, with President Aliyev and government officials expressing their deepest condolences to the bereaved families and all those affected by the tragedy.