A Turkish military cargo plane has crashed near the Georgia–Azerbaijan border, killing all 20 personnel on board, according to a statement from Turkey’s Ministry of Defence.
The ill-fated C-130 transport aircraft, widely used by the Turkish Armed Forces for troop movement and logistical missions, had reportedly taken off from Azerbaijan and was en route back to Turkey when the tragedy occurred on Tuesday.
In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), the Turkish Defence Ministry confirmed the loss of all military personnel aboard the aircraft, adding that investigations are underway to determine the cause of the crash.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed deep sorrow over the incident, extending his condolences to the families of the fallen soldiers. “I am deeply saddened by this tragedy. May Allah have mercy on our heroic soldiers who lost their lives, and may their families find strength in this difficult time,” Erdoğan said.
The C-130 Hercules is a long-serving military transport aircraft known for its reliability and versatility in various operations, including humanitarian missions and battlefield logistics. The crash marks one of the deadliest air disasters involving the Turkish military in recent years.
Rescue and recovery operations were immediately launched in the crash area, with Turkish and regional authorities working to secure the wreckage and identify victims.
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