Turkey C-130 Aircraft Crash: All 20 Soldiers Confirmed Dead
Turkey has officially confirmed the deaths of all 20 soldiers onboard a C-130 military transport plane that crashed near the border between Georgia and Azerbaijan. The wreckage was found scattered across the Sighnaghi municipality, with no survivors.
Official Statements and Condolences
Defence Minister Yaşar Güler called the fallen soldiers “heroic martyrs.”
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed deep sorrow and extended condolences to the families affected by the tragedy.
Investigation Underway
Joint Turkish and Georgian teams have launched an investigation into the crash, which occurred shortly after the plane lost radar contact upon entering Georgian airspace. Witnesses described a massive explosion followed by clouds of black smoke.
Significance and International Reactions
This crash is Türkiye’s deadliest military aviation accident since 2020, provoking sympathy and condolences from leaders in Azerbaijan, Georgia, Qatar, and beyond.
Author's summary: The fatal crash of a Turkish C-130 near the Georgia-Azerbaijan border resulted in the loss of all 20 soldiers onboard, sparking official sorrow and an ongoing international investigation.
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