Turkish Air Force Aircraft Crashes Near Azerbaijan Border

A Turkish military C-130 cargo aircraft crashed near the Georgia-Azerbaijan border on November 11, 2025, after taking off from Azerbaijan. The aircraft, believed to be a Lockheed C-130E Hercules, disappeared from radar shortly after entering Georgian airspace. Search and rescue efforts are underway. The Turkish Air Force operates a fleet of 18 C-130B and C-130E Hercules aircraft, primarily used for tactical transport and humanitarian missions. The incident is under investigation. This report is based on information from the Turkish Ministry of National Defense and other sources.