Turkey C-130 Military Aircraft Crash: All 20 Soldiers Confirmed Dead
Turkey has confirmed that all 20 soldiers on board a C-130 military transport aircraft lost their lives after the plane crashed near the Georgian border with Azerbaijan. The Turkish Defence Ministry stated that no survivors were found among the wreckage scattered across the Sighnaghi municipality.
Defence Minister Yaşar Güler described the fallen troops as "heroic martyrs."
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed deep sorrow, offering condolences to the bereaved families. Both Turkish and Georgian investigation teams have launched a joint inquiry into the crash, which occurred after the plane lost radar contact soon after entering Georgian airspace.
Witnesses reported a powerful explosion followed by thick plumes of black smoke near the crash site. The tragedy stands as Türkiye’s deadliest military aviation accident since 2020, drawing condolences from several nations, including Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Qatar.
Author’s Summary
The C-130 crash near Georgia’s border left 20 Turkish soldiers dead, prompting an international investigation and widespread condolences for Türkiye’s deadliest air disaster in recent years.
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