Azerbaijan Airlines Flight JS-8432 struck by Russian surface-to-air missile system crashed in Kazakhstan's Aktau after being denied emergency landing at Russian airports on 25 December.
El Al suspends Moscow routes following reports that Russian missile downed civilian plane over Kazakhstan, killing 38, as investigators probe claims of blocked emergency landing attempts and GPS interference.
Holes in the aircraft's tail section, combined with flight recorder data, suggests the Baku-Grozny flight may have been hit by Russian anti-aircraft fire, while attempting to land in an area during a drone attack that was allegedly intercepted by Pantsir missile systems.
Russia places S1 Pantsir anti-air systems on towers and elevated ramps near Moscow to fend off drone attacks and showcase public safety, according to British intelligence.