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An-26 Plane Crash in Crimea Kills 29, Investigation Launched

4/2/2026

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The An-26 military transport plane crashed in annexed Crimea, killing six crew members and 23 passengers.
The aircraft lost contact during a scheduled flight over Crimea on Tuesday evening.
The Investigative Committee has launched a criminal probe into the incident, citing a suspected technical malfunction.
The incident adds to a series of recent Russian military aviation accidents, raising concerns about flight safety amid ongoing military operations.

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The An-26 military transport plane crashed in annexed Crimea, killing six crew members and 23 passengers.
The aircraft lost contact during a scheduled flight over Crimea on Tuesday evening.
The Investigative Committee has launched a criminal probe into the incident, citing a suspected technical malfunction.
The incident adds to a series of recent Russian military aviation accidents, raising concerns about flight safety amid ongoing military operations.