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(Eagle News) — The United States offered its condolences to the Philippines after a military C-130 crashed in Sulu on Monday, July 5. “On behalf of the United States, I offer our deep condolences to the people of the Philippines regarding the tragic plane crash in which several dozen service members were killed,” National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said in a statement. “Our thoughts are with those who were injured and the families of those […]
(Eagle News) — Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana has ordered a full-blown investigation into the C-130 crash in Sulu that left at least 50 dead. Lorenzana said the probe would begin as soon as rescue and recovery operations were completed. So far, Armed Forces spokesperson Major General Edgard Arevalo said in a radio interview that the death toll has climbed to 50, including three civilians. The plane was on its way to Jolo airport from Lumbia, Cagayan […]
(Eagle News) — A military plane carrying at least 85 soldiers crashed in Sulu on Sunday, July 4. According to media reports, the plane was supposed to land at Jolo airport when it crashed at 11:30 a.m.. Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Cirilito Sobejana told reporters the C-130 was transporting troops from Cagayan de Oro but missed the runway “trying to regain power.” He said the plane ended up crashing in Barangay Bangkal, Patikul. […]
NAYPYIDAW, Myanmar (AFP) — At least four Myanmar military personnel were feared dead after a small air force propeller plane crashed shortly after take off in the capital Naypyidaw Wednesday, official sources said. The Beechcraft passenger plane, which was carrying five crew members and believed to be on a routine patrol, went down in agricultural land near the airport. Hundreds of people gathered in the area as officials raced to extinguish the fire and sift […]
