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Turkish Military Plane Crashes in Georgia, Killing All 20 Onboard
A Turkish military plane carrying 20 soldiers crashed in Georgia while flying from Azerbaijan back to Turkey.
Sadly, everyone on board lost their lives.
The plane was a C-130 cargo aircraft.
The crash happened on Tuesday, and this news was shared on Wednesday.
Turkish and Georgian officials are investigating the crash, which happened near the border between Georgia and Azerbaijan.
The incident has caused international sadness, with condolences sent from Azerbaijan, the US, and NATO.
A Turkish C-130 military cargo plane crashed in eastern Georgia, killing all 20 soldiers on board.
The aircraft departed from Ganja, Azerbaijan, and was en route to Turkey when it crashed on Tuesday.
Turkish and Georgian authorities are investigating the crash site, with Turkish teams coordinating with local officials.
The cause of the crash is currently unknown; Georgian authorities stated no distress signal was received.
International condolences were extended by Azerbaijan, the US, and NATO following the incident.
- Who
- A Turkish C-130 military cargo plane and its 20 soldiers.
- What
- Crashed in Georgia, resulting in the deaths of all onboard. Investigations are underway.
- Where
- Sighnaghi municipality, Georgia, near the Azerbaijani border.
- When
- The crash occurred on Tuesday, and the fatalities were announced on Wednesday, November 11, 2025.
- Why
- The cause of the crash is currently under investigation.
Turkish Ministry of National Defense
Georgian aviation authority
Distress Signal
Turkish Ministry of National Defense
The Turkish Ministry of National Defense announced the crash but did not mention whether a distress signal was issued by the aircraft.
Georgian aviation authority
The Georgian aviation authority reported that communication with the plane was lost minutes after entering Georgian airspace, and no distress signal was transmitted.
Key facts
- Aircraft Type
- C-130 military cargo plane
- Number of Personnel Onboard
- 20 soldiers
- Departure Point
- Ganja, Azerbaijan
- Destination
- Turkey
- Crash Location
- Sighnaghi municipality, Georgia (near Azerbaijani border)
- Date of Crash
- November 11, 2025 (announced on Wednesday, occurred on Tuesday)
Timeline
Azerbaijan and Russia sparred diplomatically over deaths in custody.
Then, Baku threatened to sue Moscow over a downed plane.
Separately, a Turkish cargo plane crashed near the border, killing 20.
Quotes
Turkiye's Defence Minister Yasar Guler
Turkiye's Defence Minister
“Our heroic comrades-in-arms were martyred on 11 November 2025, when our C-130 military cargo plane, which had taken off from Azerbaijan en route to our country, crashed near the Georgia-Azerbaijan border”
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Ilham Aliyev
President of Azerbaijan
“We are deeply shocked by the news of the loss of life of our soldiers in the accident that occurred on Georgian soil”
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Sources
Turkey says 20 troops killed in Georgia plane crash
Turkish military cargo plane crashes in Georgia, ministry says
Turkish military cargo plane crashes over Georgia-Azerbaijan border, President Erdogan confirms deaths
WATCH | 20 people killed in Turkish military plane crash in Georgia
Turkish Military Plane With 20 On Board Crashes in Georgia
Turkish Military Plane Crashes in Georgia, Killing All 20 Aboard | WATCH VIDEO
Turkish military plane crashes in Georgia with at least 20 on board
Turkey Says Military Plane Crash in Georgia Killed All 20 Onboard
Turkish military cargo plane crashes in Georgia, casualties reported
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All 20 killed as Turkish military cargo plane from Azerbaijan crashes in Georgia, says defence minister
Turkey says 20 troops killed in Georgia plane crash; inspections ongoing
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