Ukrainian aircraft shot down “two surface-to-air missiles launched” Iranian aviation authorities Jan 21 20:02
Iranian aviation officials have announced that two ground-to-air missiles have been launched at passenger planes following a previous investigation into a Ukrainian airliner crash near the capital city of Tehran. Iraq is likely to reduce criticism by emphasizing the progress of the investigation, as domestic and international criticisms arose for causing the shooting down.
The incident was the result of a crash in Ukrainian airlines near Tehran on the 8th of August, when military tensions between Iran and the U.S. increased, killing all 176 passengers and crew members. Misidentified as an enemy cruise missile and explained that it was shot down by the missile.
In response, Iranian aviation officials announced on August 20 that a previous investigation confirmed that two surface-to-air missiles were launched from the north of the passenger aircraft using the Russian-made Toll M1 air defense system. did.
In addition, regarding the black box where conversations in the cockpit were recorded, the damage was severe, but the main record was retained, and he expressed the desire to provide the United States and France with equipment for data analysis. Was.
Amid growing criticism at home and abroad for causing the shooting down, Iran seems likely to aim to ease criticism by highlighting the progress of the investigation.