Afghan military plane crashed in Uzbekistan: Uzbek Defense ministry

Uzbek media first reported a crash taking place late Sunday, August 15, in Uzbekistan's southern province of Surkhondaryo, which borders Afghanistan.
For representational purpose. (Photo | PTI)
For representational purpose. (Photo | PTI)

TASHKENT: An Afghan military plane has crashed inside Uzbekistan, the Central Asian country's defence ministry said Monday, confirming earlier reports.

"The military plane illegally crossed the border of Uzbekistan. An investigation is underway," ministry spokesman Bakhrom Zulfikarov told AFP, confirming Uzbek media reports of a crash taking place late Sunday in Uzbekistan's southern province of Surkhondaryo, which borders Afghanistan.

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