Rescue teams rushed to the site following the crash of a Turkish military cargo aircraft in Georgia. The C130 plane went down at the Georgia-Azerbaijan border, as confirmed by officials. The Republic of Türkiye Ministry of National Defence stated on X that one of their C130 military cargo aircraft crashed while departing from Azerbaijan to return to Turkey. Search and rescue operations have commenced in collaboration with Azerbaijani and Georgian authorities, with the public duly informed. The exact number of crew members onboard during the incident remains unknown.
NATO officials from the involved countries confirmed that both Georgia and Azerbaijan are actively participating in the search and rescue mission. The cause of the crash has not been determined yet.
Eyewitnesses observed smoke billowing from the spiraling aircraft as it descended, leaving a white smoke trail behind. The accident occurred in Georgia’s Rustavi region, approximately 100 miles from the Russian border.
Turkish armed forces routinely utilize C-130 military cargo aircraft for personnel transportation and logistical operations. Specific details regarding the aircraft’s origin, passenger count, and flight path are currently lacking.
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