Turkish FM confirms ongoing search, rescue efforts after plane crash in Georgia

Search and rescue operations continue following the recent plane crash in Georgia, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan confirmed.

Fidan expressed appreciation for the support and cooperation provided by the Georgian government in responding to the incident, Caliber.Az reports, citing local media.

He emphasized the importance of joint efforts in ensuring the effectiveness and speed of ongoing rescue operations.

On November 11, 2025, a Turkish C-130 military transport aircraft crashed in Georgia while flying from Azerbaijan to Türkiye. The plane was carrying 20 members of the Turkish Armed Forces, including technical service personnel. All on board the aircraft were killed.

The crash occurred in mountainous terrain near Georgia's Signagi town. Prior to departure, the aircraft had spent approximately two hours at Ganja airport in Azerbaijan, with no recorded technical issues. Following the crash, search and recovery teams from both Türkiye and Georgia were dispatched to the site, recovering wreckage and investigating the incident.

The cause of the crash is yet to be determined, with investigators examining possible technical faults, weather conditions, or other contributing factors.

By Vafa Guliyeva