PUTRAJAYA, July 25 (Bernama) -- No Malaysians were on board Angara Airlines Flight 2G2311 which crashed during its final approach to Tynda Airport in Russia’s far-eastern Amur Oblast on July 24.
The Foreign Ministry in its statement Friday said this was confirmed by the Malaysian Embassy in Moscow.
The ministry extends its deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and all those affected by this tragedy.
“Malaysia stands in solidarity with the government and people of the Russian Federation during this time of profound sorrow,” the statement read.
The aircraft, en route from Ignatyevo Airport to Tynda Airport, reportedly went down during its final approach to Tynda, killing all 48 people on board consisting of 42 passengers and six crew members.
Russian News Agency (TASS) reported the ill-fated AN-24 aircraft caught fire during its descent and no survivors were spotted during an aerial inspection of the site.
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