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Turkish Military Plane Crashes in Georgia, Prompting Regional Condolences

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21:42, 11/11/2025, Tuesday
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Turkish Military Plane Crashes in Georgia, Prompting Regional Condolences
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Rescue teams arrive at crash site to secure area and begin investigation after Turkish military cargo plane crash on the Georgia-Azerbaijan border on November 11, 2025.

A Turkish C-130 military cargo plane crashed near the Georgian-Azerbaijani border, with 20 personnel on board. Presidents of Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan have conveyed their condolences to Türkiye. The wreckage has been secured for investigation by Turkish authorities as search efforts conclude.

A Turkish Air Force C-130 cargo aircraft crashed in Georgia on Tuesday, resulting in a significant loss of life and drawing immediate condolences from regional allies. The plane was carrying 20 military personnel when it went down near the border with Azerbaijan, prompting a swift international response.

International Condolences for Türkiye

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev expressed his profound sorrow in an official message to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. He emphasized the deep sadness felt in Kazakhstan over the tragic incident and extended his sympathies to the fraternal Turkish nation. Concurrently, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev offered his condolences during a phone call with President Erdoğan, underscoring the solidarity of the Azerbaijani people.

Solidarity and Official Cooperation

The press service of the Azerbaijani presidency confirmed that relevant state institutions from both Türkiye and Azerbaijan are maintaining direct contact regarding the military plane crash. President Aliyev personally, and on behalf of all Azerbaijani citizens, offered words of support and consolation to the grieving families and the Turkish people during this difficult time.

Search and Investigation Efforts

The Turkish Defense Ministry confirmed the aircraft was en route from Azerbaijan when the crash occurred. Georgian search and rescue teams successfully located the crash site later in the day. The ministry announced that the wreckage of the plane has now been secured, allowing the Turkish crash investigation team to begin its formal examination into the cause of the accident.



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