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Turkish military plane with 20 on board crashes

Turkish military plane with 20 on board crashes

Summary

A Turkish military cargo plane carrying 20 people crashed in Georgia near the Azerbaijani border. Rescue operations are underway, but authorities have not confirmed any casualties. The plane lost contact shortly after entering Georgian airspace.

Key Facts

  • A Turkish C-130 military cargo plane crashed in Georgia.
  • The plane had 20 military personnel on board.
  • The crash site is near the Azerbaijani border in Georgia's Sighnaghi municipality.
  • Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and others expressed condolences, indicating possible fatalities.
  • The plane departed from Azerbaijan and crashed on its return to Turkey.
  • The Turkish Ministry of National Defense confirmed the aircraft did not send a distress signal.
  • Rescue operations are active, with Turkey deploying support teams.
  • An investigation into the crash has begun.
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