Russian military plane slams cliff in Crimea, 29 dead after AN-26 crashes

2026-04-01 08:17 PM IST

A Russian An-26 military transport aircraft has crashed in annexed Crimea, killing all 29 people on board. According to Russia’s defense ministry, communication with the aircraft was lost during a scheduled flight before search teams located the wreckage near a cliff. Officials say the plane was carrying 23 passengers and six crew members. Initial assessments suggest a technical malfunction, with no signs of external attack reported. A commission has been formed to investigate the incident.

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