At least 29 people have been killed after a Russian military transport aircraft crashed in the Russian-occupied region of Crimea. According to the country’s Ministry of Defense, the include six crew members on board the aircraft.
News agencies reported that the An-26 aircraft went down in a mountainous area near the Black Sea. While on a scheduled flight, the plane suddenly lost radar contact and crashed shortly afterward.
Preliminary reports have pointed to a technical malfunction as the likely cause of the दुर्घटना, though an official investigation has been launched to determine the exact circumstances. Authorities have not yet provided clear information regarding the total number of passengers on board.
The An-26, a სამხედრო transport aircraft, has been in service for decades in Russia and several other countries. However, the model has previously been involved in multiple fatal accidents worldwide.
Analysts say the incident may вновь raise concerns over the continued use of aging aircraft and the risks associated with outdated aviation technology.