Russia's BE-200 amphibia airplane has crashed in Turkey's Kahramanmaras as it was working to contain the forest fires.
Report informs that the Russian embassy to Ankara confirmed the information to RIA Novosti.
There were five Russian service members and three Turkish representatives on board the aircraft.
The Russian Ministry of Defense said a commission would be dispatched to the site to determine the causes of the crash.
17:13
An amphibia airplane has crashed in Turkey's Kahramanmaras.
Report informs, citing Haber Global, that the accident occurred in the Onikishubat region of the city.
There were reportedly eight people on board the aircraft.
Search and rescue operations are currently underway.
The causes of the crash are yet to be determined.
16:26
A helicopter has crashed in the Turkish city of Kahramanmaras.
Report informs, citing TRT Haber, that the aircraft crashed during its activities to battle the forest fire.
The search and rescue group is working at the scene.