The United Arab Emirates has expressed its solidarity with the Republic of India for the victims of an air force plane crash in the state of Assam, which resulted in the death of several soldiers.
In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MFA) expresses its sincere condolences and condolences to the families of the victims, as well as to the government and people of the Republic of India for this tragedy.
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UAE stands in solidarity with India and offers condolences to victims of military plane crash pic.twitter.com/qzGatvaPT5
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the MFA (@mofauae) June 13, 2026
At least five IAF personnel were killed after an AN-32 transport aircraft met with an accident while landing at the Jorhat Air Base in Assam and burst into flames on Saturday, defense officials said.
According to the IAF, the incident occurred around 10 am after the aircraft landed at the Jorhat Air Force Station. The plane reportedly burst into flames shortly after landing, prompting an immediate emergency response from the Air Force and airport fire crews.
