Our cargo plane, which was taking off from Azerbaijan to Turkey, crashed in Georgia.

12.11.2025 01:51

A C-130 cargo plane belonging to the Turkish Armed Forces, which was taking off from Azerbaijan to Turkey, crashed in Georgia. The Ministry of National Defense stated in its announcement that search and rescue operations have been initiated in coordination with Georgian authorities.

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The Ministry of National Defense (MSB) announced that a C-130 cargo plane, which took off from Azerbaijan to Turkey, crashed in Georgia.

SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATIONS CONTINUE

In a statement from the ministry, it was stated, "A C-130 cargo plane belonging to our country, which took off from Azerbaijan to come to our country, has crashed in Georgia. Search and rescue operations have begun in coordination with the Georgian authorities. We respectfully announce this to the public." While the cause of the crash has not yet been disclosed, it has been learned that teams in the area have been dispatched to the scene and that efforts are ongoing.

"MAY MY LORD HAVE MERCY ON OUR MARTYRS"

In statements made at the 'Urbanism Summit' themed 'City and Space in Our Civilization' and the 'Urban Destruction Exhibition' held at the AK Party Congress Center, President Erdoğan said, "We learned with deep sorrow that our plane coming from Azerbaijan to our country crashed at the Georgia-Azerbaijan border. Our coordination with the country authorities regarding the efforts to reach the wreckage continues. Hopefully, we will emerge from this accident with at least one misfortune. May my Lord have mercy on our martyrs, and may we be with them in our prayers," he said.

FEATURES OF THE CRASHED PLANE

The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is a military transport aircraft designed and produced by the American company Lockheed Martin, equipped with four turboprop engines. The aircraft is designed to take off and land on unpaved or semi-prepared runways and has capabilities for military cargo, troop transport, and evacuation.

MINISTER YERLİKAYA: I LEARNED WITH DEEP SORROW

Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya stated in a post on his social media account, "I learned with deep sorrow that our C-130 military cargo plane belonging to the MSB, which was coming from Azerbaijan to our country, crashed at the Georgia-Azerbaijan border. Search and rescue operations are ongoing. I spoke on the phone with the Georgian Minister of Internal Affairs, Mr. Gela Geladze. The Minister is also heading to the scene. I extend my best wishes to our esteemed nation."

ALIYEV'S STATEMENT

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, in his statement regarding the issue, said, "We were deeply shaken by the news that a military cargo plane belonging to the Turkish Air Force crashed on Georgian territory after taking off from Ganja, resulting in the martyrdom of soldiers. In these difficult times, I share your pain and extend my deepest condolences to you, the families of the deceased, their relatives, and the brotherly people of Turkey on behalf of the Azerbaijani people and myself. May God have mercy on them."