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20 Turkish Soldiers Killed in Georgia Military Plane Crash

Members of emergency services work at the site of the Turkish C-130 military cargo plane crash near the Azerbaijani border, in Sighnaghi municipality, Georgia. Turkey’s Ministry of Defense announced that 20 soldiers were killed when a military transport plane crashed in Georgia . The aircraft, a C-130 cargo plane, had departed from Azerbaijan and was en route to Turkey when communication was lost shortly after takeoff. Georgian emergency teams reported that 18 bodies were recovered at the crash site , with search operations continuing to locate the remaining victims. Witnesses shared footage showing the plane breaking apart mid-air before spiraling down into farmland near the Azerbaijani border. This tragedy is Turkey’s deadliest military aviation accident in recent years . Both Turkish and Georgian authorities have launched investigations, and officials confirmed that the aircraft’s black box has been recovered . President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed condolences to the families...

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Tragedy at Hong Kong Airport as Cargo Plane Skids Off Runway

The cargo plane lies partially in the sea after veering off the runway during landing at Hong Kong International Airport in Hong Kong, China, October 20, 2025.

A cargo plane arriving from Dubai skidded off the runway at Hong Kong International Airport early Monday, killing two airport security staff in what officials described as the city’s deadliest airport accident in more than two decades.

The Boeing 747, operated by Turkish freight carrier ACT Airlines on behalf of Emirates, veered off the north runway during landing and collided with a patrol vehicle before plunging into the sea. The impact pushed the security vehicle into the water, where both staff members were later recovered. One was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other died in hospital.

All four crew members aboard the aircraft managed to escape without serious injury. Images from the scene showed the jet partially submerged near the airport’s seawall, its fuselage split and an emergency slide deployed.

The Airport Authority confirmed that the north runway has been closed while investigations continue. Officials have not yet determined the cause of the crash, though Hong Kong’s Civil Aviation Department is working with international agencies to examine flight data and wreckage.

The accident has shocked the aviation community, underscoring the risks faced by ground staff as well as flight crews at one of the world’s busiest cargo hubs.


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