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Alsharq Tribune-AFP
A Turkish Air Force C-130 military cargo aircraft flying from Azerbaijan to Türkiye has crashed in Georgia, the Turkish National Defense Ministry said on Tuesday.
The ministry noted search and rescue operations have been launched in coordination with Georgian authorities. The cause of the crash has not yet been disclosed.
It was not clear how many crew members were on board the aircraft.
The C-130, manufactured by American defense company Lockheed Martin, has been part of the Turkish Air Force fleet since 1964. Türkiye currently operates 19 C-130E and C-130B Hercules aircraft.
In October, the Defense Ministry announced plans to acquire 12 additional C-130J Super Hercules military transport aircraft from Britain, aiming to modernize its airlift capabilities.
