Tragic C-130 Crash: Turkish Military Plane Down in Georgia
A Turkish military C-130 plane crashed in Georgia shortly after departing from Azerbaijan, raising serious concerns in the region.
Official Response
President Tayyip Erdogan expressed his condolences and called for prayers for the victims, referring to them as "our martyrs." He emphasized the government's dedication to managing the aftermath of this tragedy.
“Our martyrs” – President Tayyip Erdogan
Crash Details and Ongoing Efforts
The crash occurred near Georgia’s border with Azerbaijan, according to Turkey’s Defence Ministry. The ministry is coordinating directly with Georgian authorities to accelerate search and rescue operations.
While the cause of the crash and the number of casualties remain undisclosed, local media report the involvement of Turkish and possibly Azeri personnel.
Coordination and Investigation
- Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya discussed the situation with his Georgian counterpart.
- The Georgian official is en route to oversee the response efforts.
- The Turkish government is committed to supporting the victims' families and thoroughly investigating the incident to avoid similar events.
Author's summary: A Turkish C-130 crashed in Georgia after leaving Azerbaijan; authorities are actively coordinating search and rescue while investigating the incident.