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Tragedy Strikes at Turkish Ski Resort: 66 Dead, 51 Injured in Hotel Fire

A devastating fire engulfed the Grand Kartal Hotel at the popular Kartalkaya ski resort in northwestern Turkey early Tuesday morning, claiming at least 66 lives and injuring 51 others. The fire, which broke out around 3:30 a.m. local time in the hotel's restaurant section, spread rapidly, trapping guests on the upper floors. Guests, many of whom were families on holiday during the school semester break, faced harrowing conditions as they tried to escape the flames. Some resorted to jumping from windows in a desperate attempt to flee the blaze, while others used sheets and blankets to climb down from their rooms. The hotel's fire detection system reportedly failed to operate, adding to the chaos and confusion. Emergency services, including 30 fire trucks and 28 ambulances, were dispatched to the scene, but the fire's intensity and the hotel's chalet-style wooden exterior hampered firefighting efforts. The Turkish government has launched an investigation into the incident...
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Putin Apologizes for Azerbaijani Plane Crash Amid Rising Tensions

 

In a recent development, Russian President Vladimir Putin extended an apology to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev following a tragic incident involving an Azerbaijani airliner. The plane, en route from Baku to Grozny, crashed in Kazakhstan while attempting an emergency landing, resulting in the loss of 38 lives.

The Kremlin's statement highlighted that the crash occurred amid Ukrainian drone attacks, which led to Russian air defense systems being active in the area. However, the statement stopped short of directly attributing the crash to these defense systems. Survivors reported hearing loud noises before the crash, suggesting possible external interference.

This incident has further strained relations in the region, with both U.S. and Azerbaijani officials hinting at the involvement of an external weapon. Putin's apology, while significant, leaves many questions unanswered as investigations continue.

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