Key Facts
• November 11, 2025: Turkish military transport plane crashes in eastern Georgia.
• 20 people were aboard; multiple soldiers confirmed dead.
• Plane departed Azerbaijan, heading to Turkey, crashed near Azerbaijan-Georgia border.
• Turkish authorities are conducting search and rescue operations with neighboring countries.
• Cause of crash remains unknown; footage shows plane spinning before impact.
• Turkish President Erdogan expressed condolences and hoped for minimal casualties.
Summary
A Turkish military transport plane carrying 20 people crashed in eastern Georgia on November 11, 2025, near the Azerbaijan-Georgia border. The Turkish government confirmed multiple soldier fatalities, though the exact number remains undisclosed. The aircraft was en route from Azerbaijan to Turkey when the incident occurred. Search and rescue efforts are ongoing, with Turkish authorities collaborating with neighboring countries. While the cause of the crash is still under investigation, local media reported footage of the plane spinning before impact. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan extended his condolences to the victims and their families, expressing hope for minimal casualties.
