The Minister of Defense of Azerbaijan, Colonel General Zakir Hasanov, has offered his condolences to Türkiye's Minister of National Defense, Yaşar Güler, following a military plane crash.
The crash involved a C130 military transport aircraft traveling from Azerbaijan to Türkiye. It went down near the Georgia-Azerbaijan border earlier today.
“I am deeply saddened by the news of the C130 military transport plane, bound from Azerbaijan to Türkiye, crashing near the Georgia-Azerbaijan border. I pray for mercy for the fallen military personnel, share in the grief of their families, and extend my heartfelt condolences. May God rest their souls in peace.” — Colonel General Zakir Hasanov
The Azerbaijani Defense Ministry has officially confirmed the accident. No further details about casualties or the cause of the crash have been provided.
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Author's summary: Azerbaijani Defense Minister Zakir Hasanov publicly mourns the military plane crash near the Georgia-Azerbaijan border and extends sympathy to Türkiye and families affected.