Turkey C-130 Aircraft Crash: All 20 Soldiers Confirmed Dead
Turkey has confirmed the loss of all 20 soldiers aboard a C-130 military transport aircraft that crashed near the Georgian border with Azerbaijan. The Turkish Defence Ministry stated that there were no survivors, with wreckage strewn across the Sighnaghi municipality.
Defence Minister Yaşar Güler paid tribute to the fallen, calling them “heroic martyrs.”
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed profound grief and extended condolences to the families affected by the tragedy.
Investigation Underway
Joint Turkish and Georgian teams have launched an inquiry into the cause of the crash, which occurred after the aircraft lost radar contact shortly after entering Georgian airspace. Local witnesses reported hearing a loud explosion followed by dense black smoke rising from the crash site.
International Reaction
The incident stands as Türkiye’s deadliest military aviation disaster since 2020 and has drawn condolences and solidarity from leaders in Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Qatar.
Author’s Summary: A Turkish military C-130 crash near the Georgia-Azerbaijan border claimed 20 soldiers’ lives, sparking mourning and an international investigation.
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