Turkish Military C-130 Crashes Near Azerbaijan-Georgia Border
The Ministry of Defense said an inquiry has been launched to determine the cause of the accident.
ANKARA: A Turkish military C-130 cargo plane crashed near the Azerbaijan-Georgia border on Tuesday.
According to Turkey’s Ministry of Defense, the cargo plane that crashed in Georgia was carrying 20 people, including crew members.
In a statement posted on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the Ministry said the plane had departed from Azerbaijan and was en route back to Turkey when the accident occurred.
Turkish authorities reported that immediately after the crash, a joint search and rescue operation was launched in coordination with relevant authorities in Azerbaijan and Georgia. Rescue teams have reached near the crash site, and efforts are ongoing to access the wreckage.
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The Ministry of Defense said an inquiry has been launched to determine the cause of the accident. The plane was carrying military equipment and personnel, but no official confirmation has yet been made regarding casualties or injuries.
The Turkish President and military officials expressed regret over the accident and extended their condolences to the families of the affected personnel.
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