Crimea: Twenty-nine people, including six crew members and 23 passengers, were killed after a Russian military transport aircraft of the An-26 type crashed over the Crimean Peninsula due to a technical malfunction, according to preliminary reports. The crash has raised concerns over the safety protocols and technical maintenance of military aircraft operating in the region. According to Emirates News Agency, the Russian Ministry of Defence confirmed that the wreckage of the aircraft was found after contact was lost during a scheduled flight on 31st March at around 18:00 Moscow time. The ministry stated that a specialised committee affiliated with the ministry has begun its work at the crash site to investigate the circumstances of the incident. The investigation aims to determine the exact cause of the technical malfunction that led to the tragic accident. The An-26 aircraft, widely used for military transport, has been involved in several incidents in the past, prompting discussions about its operational s afety. The Russian authorities have assured that they will conduct a thorough investigation to prevent such incidents in the future. The crash site is being secured, and recovery efforts are underway as investigators work to uncover more details about the crash.