Antonov An-26 Military Transport Crashes in Crimea, 29 Killed

A Russian Antonov An-26 military transport crashed on March 31, 2026, near the village of Kuibyshevo in the Bakhchysaray district of Crimea. According to Russia’s defence ministry and state news agency, contact was lost at around 18:00 Moscow time. The aircraft carried seven crew members and 23 passengers. Search and rescue teams later located the crash site and confirmed that all aboard had perished. Russia’s investigative committee has launched a probe into possible flight-safety violations. Preliminary reports indicate no signs of external impact on the wreckage, suggesting a technical failure may have caused the disaster.

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