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Chinese Airlines Modify Flight Paths Over Russia After Azerbaijan Airline Crash

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Chinese Airlines Modify Flight Paths Over Russia After Azerbaijan Airline Crash

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  • Chinese carriers are reportedly **altering flight paths** to avoid **southwest Russia** after a fatal Azerbaijan Airlines incident.
  • The crash on **Christmas Day** has prompted **Air China** and **China Southern Airlines** to change routes over the **Dagestan region**.
  • These airlines are now flying into **Georgian airspace** before returning to China, avoiding previous paths through Dagestan.
  • Azerbaijan Airlines flight **J2-8243** was reportedly shot down by Russian air defense near Grozny, resulting in **38 fatalities**.
  • **Safety concerns** are cited as a reason for these route changes, although the specifics of decision-making among airlines remain unclear.

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