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Turkish plane crash of 11.11.25 (note the 11 – 11): the #RussianJob, the #IsraeliJob, or both?
I think, BOTH: Russian and Israeli #IntelServices cooperate with each other when they want to.Turkish Air Force C-130 military cargo plane crashed in Georgia on November 11, 2025, killing all 20 personnel on board. The crash is under investigation, with officials attributing the incident to an in-flight breakup and an aging aircraft. There is no evidence suggesting Russian or Israeli involvement.A
Details of the Incident
Date and Location: The crash occurred on November 11, 2025, near the Georgia-Azerbaijan border in Georgia’s Sighnaghi municipality.
Aircraft: The plane was a 57-year-old Lockheed C-130EM Hercules that entered Turkish service in 2010.
Flight Path: It was returning to Turkey from Ganja International Airport in Azerbaijan when it disappeared from radar shortly after entering Georgian airspace, without issuing a distress signal.
Casualties: All 20 Turkish military personnel on board were killed.
Investigation: The cause is under investigation, and the aircraft’s black box has been recovered. Initial evidence and video footage suggest the aircraft experienced an in-flight breakup, with its tail section separating and fuel streaming from the wings before impact. The Turkish defense ministry temporarily grounded all C-130s for technical inspections after the crash.
External Involvement
Official reports and news sources indicate the investigation is focused on flight safety regulations and the condition of the aircraft, which some analysts noted was old. There have been no credible reports from official sources or news organizations suggesting that Russia or Israel was involved in the crash.
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