A Turkish military cargo plane crashed in Georgia on Tuesday, killing 20 soldiers, Turkey’s Ministry of Defense confirmed. The C-130 Hercules aircraft was returning from Azerbaijan when it lost contact 27 minutes after takeoff, according to Reuters.
Turkish President Erdogan:
— Clash Report (@clashreport) November 12, 2025
Yesterday, we were devastated by the tragic crash of our C-130 military cargo plane in Georgia’s Signagi region, as it returned from the 5th-anniversary celebrations of the Karabakh victory.
We lost 20 brave sons of the homeland. pic.twitter.com/CiQVf6bioi
Footage shared online showed the plane’s tail separating midair before it plummeted to the ground, scattering debris across farmland. Georgian Interior Minister Gela Geladze said 18 bodies were recovered, with two soldiers still missing.
Turkey has dispatched an investigation team to work with Georgian and Azerbaijani officials to determine the cause of the crash.
Turkish military plane crash in Georgia kills all 20 on board https://t.co/YeuRUgSpwo
— CTV News (@CTVNews) November 12, 2025
The aircraft, manufactured by Lockheed Martin, had been in service for 57 years and was purchased by Turkey from Saudi Arabia in 2010.
U.S. Ambassador Tom Barack and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed condolences, honoring the soldiers’ service and reaffirming solidarity with Turkey, a key NATO ally.
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