Incident
On a night flight from Moscow to Tehran, an aircraft was cruising over Armenia when it was struck by a surface-to-air missile. The aircraft crashed approximately 3 kilometers north of Stepanakert Airport. The impact destroyed the aircraft, and all 32 individuals on board lost their lives.
Occupants
According to Iranian authorities, all passengers were employees of the Iranian embassy in Moscow traveling home with their family members. The crew complement and other specifics remain unreleased.
Investigation Findings
The official investigation determined that the aircraft was shot down by a surface-to-air missile. No further details about the missile type, launch platform, or responsible party have been disclosed in the available findings.