The Tragedy That Shook the Skies: Did Russia Really Shoot Down a Civilian Airliner?

This isn’t the first time Russia has been accused of shooting down a civilian airliner—and it likely won’t be the last. From allegations of gross negligence to obstructing investigations, the Kremlin has a long history of deflecting responsibility for incidents tied to global terrorism. Airline pilot and renowned war analyst Denys Davydov sheds light on these troubling patterns.

In an exclusive interview with Jason Jay Smart of the Kyiv Post, Denys Davydov—one of YouTube’s most trusted voices on Ukraine—breaks down the chilling mechanics of the Azerbaijani airliner crash. He shares expert insights into how the incident unfolded and examines the Kremlin’s likely next moves to evade accountability.

With his expertise as both a pilot and a widely-followed YouTube analyst, Davydov connects the dots between this tragedy and Russia’s broader geopolitical strategies. What lessons can history teach us about Moscow’s playbook when facing accusations of global terrorism?

Don’t miss this powerful interview, where aviation expertise meets sharp geopolitical analysis. Subscribe to learn more about the hidden truths of Russian aggression and its impact on the world stage.


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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:10 Civilian Airliner Shot Down by Russia
01:27 Evidence of Russian Missile Attack
02:45 Similarities with Previous Incidents
04:15 Air Traffic Control and Pilot Decisions
06:34 How Hydraulics Impacted the Crash
08:57 Russia’s Pattern of Denial
12:11 Implications for Civil Aviation in Russia
15:55 Historical Context: MH17 and Other Incidents
18:25 Why Russia Avoids Responsibility
20:55 Closing Thoughts: Consequences of Impunity