Turkish military cargo plane crashes in Georgia

A Turkish C-130 military cargo plane crashed in Georgia after departing from Azerbaijan, according to the Turkish defense ministry. Search and rescue efforts are being coordinated with Georgian and Azeri authorities, but details about casualties and the number of crew members remain unclear. Turkish President Erdogan expressed hope for minimal casualties and extended condolences for “our martyrs” aboard the aircraft. The C-130 is a key asset in Turkey’s military logistics and personnel transport operations.

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