Dmitry Paladichuk
Dmitry Paladichuk is a Russian air defense captain who recently made headlines after an explanatory note was published regarding his decision to engage a target that turned out to be an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane, an Embraer 190, on December 25, 2024. The incident occurred while the aircraft was approaching Grozny, resulting in the tragic loss of 38 lives. Paladichuk's actions have drawn significant media attention, especially after new information and recordings surfaced, shedding light on the circumstances surrounding the shootdown and leading to discussions about military protocol and accountability.
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Croatia:
Dmitry Paladichuk admitted to issuing the order for the missile launch that hit the Azerbaijani aircraft.
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Croatia:
Dmitry Paladichuk admitted to issuing the order to fire the missile.
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Croatia:
Dmitry Paladichuk admitted to issuing the order to fire the missile that hit the Azerbaijani aircraft.
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Kazakhstan:
Dmitry Paladichuk allegedly gave the order to open fire on the AZAL plane.
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Kazakhstan:
Dmitry Paladichuk is a Russian air defense captain who ordered the fire on the Azerbaijan Airlines plane.
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