search and rescue operations
Turkish Military C-130 Cargo Plane Crashes Near Georgia-Azerbaijan Border with 20 Personnel Onboard
Nov 11, 2025 11:32 pm CST
A Turkish military C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft carrying 20 personnel crashed near the Georgia-Azerbaijan border while returning from a mission. The incident triggered immediate search and rescue operations coordinated between Turkish and Georgian authorities. No distress signal was transmitted before the aircraft disappeared from radar. Turkish President Erdogan expressed condolences for those onboard as recovery efforts continue at the crash site located approximately 5 kilometers from the Georgian border.
Turkish Rescue Team Awaits Israeli Approval at Gaza Border Amid Peacekeeping Mission Tensions
Oct 30, 2025 07:33 pm CST
An 81-member Turkish disaster response team remains stranded at the Gaza border for over a week, awaiting Israeli authorization to enter with specialized search and rescue equipment. Turkey hopes its role as a ceasefire guarantor will secure participation in the international peacekeeping mission, while Israel's Foreign Minister has explicitly ruled out Turkish involvement citing "hostile" relations.
Death Toll Reaches 63 in Indonesian School Collapse with Several Students Still Missing
Oct 06, 2025 08:46 pm CST
The tragic collapse of an Islamic boarding school in Java, Indonesia has claimed 63 lives as recovery efforts continue. Search teams are working to locate approximately six students still missing after the multi-story building collapsed during afternoon prayers. Officials cite poor construction standards as a potential cause in what has become Indonesia's deadliest disaster this year.