Rescue teams rushed to the site following a crash involving a Turkish military cargo plane in Georgia. The C130 aircraft went down near the Georgia-Azerbaijan border, as confirmed by officials from the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of National Defence. The Ministry stated that the plane, en route from Azerbaijan to Turkey, crashed at the border area.
Search and rescue operations are now underway with the cooperation of Azerbaijani and Georgian authorities. The exact number of crew members aboard the aircraft during the incident remains unknown at this time. Both Georgia and Azerbaijan are assisting in the search and rescue efforts, with the cause of the crash yet to be determined.
Witnesses reported seeing smoke billowing from the aircraft as it spiraled downward, leaving a trail of white smoke visible as it descended. The crash occurred in Georgia’s Rustavi region, around 100 miles away from the Russian border. Turkish armed forces frequently utilize C-130 military cargo planes for personnel transport and logistical tasks.
Details about the aircraft’s departure location, the number of personnel on board, and its flight path are currently unclear. This situation is still developing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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