Rescue teams rushed to the site following the crash of a Turkish military cargo plane in Georgia. The C130 aircraft went down at the Georgia-Azerbaijan border, as confirmed by authorities. The Ministry of National Defence of the Republic of Türkiye reported that one of their C130 military cargo planes crashed on its way from Azerbaijan to Turkey.
Search and rescue operations have commenced in collaboration with Azerbaijani and Georgian authorities. The exact number of crew members aboard the aircraft is currently unknown. Both Georgia and Azerbaijan are assisting in the search and rescue operations, confirmed by NATO officials. The cause of the incident remains unclear.
Witnesses observed smoke billowing from the aircraft as it spiraled downward. A trail of white smoke could be seen as it descended. The crash occurred in Georgia’s Rustavi region, approximately 100 miles from the Russian border.
Turkish armed forces frequently utilize C-130 military cargo planes for personnel transport and logistical purposes. Details such as the plane’s departure location, the number of personnel onboard, and its route are currently uncertain.
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