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Mint
6 days ago
- Politics
- Mint
Ahmedabad Plane Crash: Did Turkish Technic service maintain AI-717 Dreamliner? Here's what Turkiye officials say
Amid Baba Ramdev alleged involvement of a Turkish maintenance agency behind Air India AI-717 plane crash, the Turkish government has denied the involvement of Turkish Technic in the maintenance of the Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The communication wing of the government on 13 June said that the claim that Turkish Technic maintained the AI-171 aircraft 'is false' and 'constitutes disinformation aimed at manipulating public opinion" on India-Turkey relations. 'The claim that 'the maintenance of the Boeing 787-8 passenger aircraft was carried out by Turkish Technic' following the crash of an Air India passenger aircraft during take-off is false. The claim that the crashed aircraft was maintained by Turkish Technic constitutes disinformation aimed at manipulating public opinion regarding Türkiye-India relations," the Turkish government said on June 13 on X. 'Under the agreements made between Air India and Turkish Technic in 2024 and 2025, maintenance services are provided exclusively for B777-type wide-body aircraft. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner involved in the accident does not fall within the scope of this agreement. To date, Turkish Technic has not conducted maintenance on any Air India aircraft of this type," it added. Though the Turkish authorities acknowledged that they were aware of the firm responsible for the last maintenance of the crashed aircraft, they refrained from revealing the name. "Although we are aware of which company performed the most recent maintenance on the crashed aircraft, it is beyond our scope to make a statement on this matter to avoid further speculation. The Center for Countering Disinformation will continue to monitor and take the necessary measures against efforts that target the reputation of our flagship brands, which represent Türkiye on the international stage," the Turkish government said. Among other things, the Turkish authorities said that they sincerely share the grief of the Indian people over this tragic plane crash, where over 270 people were killed. Yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Saturday had alleged the involvement of a Turkish maintenance agency whose contract with Indian airports was terminated in May 2025. 'I got to know that an agency from Turkiye used to take care of the maintenance and service of the aircraft. India will have to keep a close eye on the aviation sector,' Ramdev told ANI news agency. 'There is a possibility of a conspiracy by that agency.' Though he didn't provide any evidence for his claims, but said India must stop allowing foreign companies to interfere in such sensitive matters.
India.com
6 days ago
- Business
- India.com
Turkey Firm Denies Involvement In Maintenance Of Crashed Air India Dreamliner
New Delhi: Turkey has strongly denied allegations that its firm, Turkish Technic, was involved in the maintenance of the Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that crashed in Ahmedabad, killing 241 people on board and several others on the ground. The Directorate of Communications Center for Countering Disinformation in Turkey described the claims as "false" and "disinformation aimed at manipulating public opinion regarding Turkey-India relations". According to Turkey's statement, the agreements between Air India and Turkish Technic for 2024 and 2025 exclusively covered maintenance services for B777-type wide-body aircraft, which do not include the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner involved in the accident. Turkish Technic has confirmed that it has not conducted maintenance on any Air India aircraft of this type. 'The claim that the crashed aircraft was maintained by Turkish Technic constitutes disinformation aimed at manipulating public opinion regarding Turkiye-India relations,' it posted on X on Friday, a day after an Air India flight to London crashed in Ahmedabad, killing 241 people on board and several others on the ground. The claim that 'the maintenance of the Boeing 787-8 passenger aircraft was carried out by Turkish Technic' following the crash of an Air India passenger aircraft during take-off is false. The claim that the crashed aircraft was maintained by Turkish Technic constitutes… — Dezenformasyonla Mücadele Merkezi (@dmmiletisim) June 13, 2025 'Under the agreements made between Air India and Turkish Technic in 2024 and 2025, maintenance services are provided exclusively for B777-type wide-body aircraft. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner involved in the accident does not fall within the scope of this agreement. To date, Turkish Technic has not conducted maintenance on any Air India aircraft of this type,' it added. The Turkish firm stated that it is "aware" of the company that performed the most recent maintenance on the crashed aircraft but declined to comment further to avoid speculation. The Center for Countering Disinformation assured that it would continue to monitor and take necessary measures against efforts targeting Turkey's reputation. 'The Center for Countering Disinformation will continue to monitor and take the necessary measures against efforts that target the reputation of our flagship brands, which represent Türkiye on the international stage. As the people of Türkiye, we sincerely share the grief of the Indian people over this tragic plane crash,' it said. This denial comes nearly a month after a Turkish firm, Celebi Ground Handling India Private Limited, lost its security clearance due to Turkey's support for Pakistan over Operation Sindoor. The Civil Aviation Ministry revoked the clearance, citing national security interests, after discovering that Turkey-made drones were used in Pakistan's drone attacks on India. The Air India flight crashed into a medical college hostel complex shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. Miraculously, one passenger survived the crash. The incident has raised concerns about aviation safety and maintenance protocols. Investigation and Aftermath 1. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau have initiated high-level investigations into the crash. 2. A committee chaired by the Home Secretary will assess existing safety protocols and recommend improvements. 4. Air India CEO Campbell Wilson has announced plans to move away from Turkish Technic for heavy maintenance, opting for facilities in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, or the US instead. The crash has sparked an outpouring of grief, with Turkey expressing solidarity with the Indian people over the tragic incident. As investigations continue, the aviation industry will be watching closely for any insights into the cause of the crash and potential implications for safety protocols.
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
'They are not so successful' — Zelensky rejects claims of major Russian advances
President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Russian claims of significant battlefield gains, calling them part of a disinformation campaign during an interview with Bild published on June 12. Zelensky rejected claims of Russian advance as "a Russian narrative," insisting that Ukraine's forces have been holding off a renewed offensive for nearly three weeks. "The Russians are not so successful, to say the least," Zelensky said. His remarks come amid a surge in Russian military operations across Ukraine's eastern and northern regions, including Russian claims of territorial gains in Dnipropetrovsk and Sumy oblasts — assertions Kyiv denies. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told the Russian state media on June 9 that the offensive in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk Oblast aims to establish a so-called "buffer zone" on Ukrainian territory. The statement followed Russian President Vladimir Putin's earlier announcement that Moscow intends to create security corridors along Ukraine's borders with Russia's Kursk, Bryansk, and Belgorod regions. Ukrainian officials denied any Russian advances into Dnipropetrovsk. "As of the morning of June 9, all Russian information, including Peskov's statements, about an offensive in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast does not correspond to reality," said Andrii Kovalenko, head of Ukraine's Center for Countering Disinformation. Ukraine's Southern Operational Command described the situation as "tense" but said no breakthroughs had occurred. Despite the absence of confirmed ground incursions, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast has faced frequent missile and drone attacks. In April, the region initiated mandatory evacuations from four front-line villages as a precautionary measure. Separately, open-source monitoring group DeepState showed some advances near the Russian border in Sumy Oblast. On June 8, DeepState confirmed that Russian troops had occupied the village of Loknia in Ukraine's Sumy Oblast. Located about 30 kilometers (20 miles) north of Sumy, the village lies close to the Russian border in an increasingly volatile region. The Ukrainian General Staff has not commented on the development. According to an article by Ukrainska Pravda, Russian forces began advancing into northern Sumy Oblast in late February or early March, taking advantage of the withdrawal of Ukraine's most combat-capable units. These were reportedly replaced by newly formed, under-resourced brigades with minimal combat experience and limited equipment. Since March, Russia has reportedly taken control of about 200 square kilometers (80 square miles) in northern Sumy Oblast, including roughly a dozen small villages. The advances have triggered civilian evacuations. As of May 31, regional authorities ordered the evacuation of 213 settlements. Read also: As Russia inches closer to Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, new Ukrainian region might soon be at war We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Ukraine refutes Russia's claim that it has advanced deep into Dnipropetrovsk Oblast
Ukraine's Center for Countering Disinformation has stated that Russian claims that its troops have advanced deep into Dnipropetrovsk Oblast are not true. Source: Andrii Kovalenko, Head of the Center for Countering Disinformation Quote: "As of the morning of 9 June, all information from the Russians, including the statements made by [Vladimir Putin's press secretary Dmitry] Peskov, about their alleged offensive in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast is NOT true." Details: On Monday 9 June, the Russian Ministry of Defence claimed that their troops had "continued their advance" and increased the area of "liberated" territory in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. Peskov later said that the so-called "offensive" by Russian troops in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk Oblast was part of their plans to create a buffer zone. Background: On the morning of 8 June, the Russian Defence Ministry announced that it had carried out an incursion into Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, but Ukraine's General Staff denied this claim. In May, Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin informed his officials via video link that it had been decided to create a security buffer zone along the border with Ukraine. Support Ukrainska Pravda on Patreon!
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Russia claims offensive in Dnipropetrovsk aimed at creating 'buffer zone,' Ukraine denies reports of incursion
Russian forces are conducting their offensive in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk Oblast as part of efforts to create a "buffer zone" on Ukrainian territory, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on June 9, according to Russian state-controlled media. Peskov's comments allude to Russia's claims that neighboring Ukrainian Donetsk Oblast belongs to Moscow. The claim is based on Russia's proclaimed annexation of the region in September 2022. Kremlin spokesperson comments follow weeks of renewed Russian advances in Donetsk Oblast and President Vladimir Putin's May 22 statement that Moscow is working to establish a "security buffer zone" along Ukraine's borders with Kursk, Bryansk, and Belgorod oblasts. Ukrainian officials denied Russia's latest claims of progress in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. "As of the morning of June 9, all Russian information, including Peskov's statements, about an offensive in Dnipropetrovsk Oblast does not correspond to reality,' said Andrii Kovalenko, head of Ukraine's Center for Countering Disinformation. Operational Command South reported on June 8 that Russian troops are continuing attempts to break into Dnipropetrovsk Oblast but described the situation as "tense" rather than indicating any successful advance. The Russian Defense Ministry claimed on June 8 that its forces had entered Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. Ukrainian officials immediately rejected the assertion. Viktor Trehubov, spokesperson for Ukraine's Khortytsia group of forces, also called the reports false, telling CNN that Russian forces had not advanced from the Pokrovsk or Novopavlivka directions, where the three oblasts of Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipropetrovsk converge. Since 2014, Russian aggression has heavily impacted Donetsk Oblast, while Dnipropetrovsk Oblast has remained free from confirmed ground incursions. Ukraine rejected similar Russian claims in May, when officials debunked allegedly fabricated photos purportedly showing Russian troops in the region. Despite this, Dnipropetrovsk has faced frequent Russian missile and drone attacks throughout the full-scale war. The region began mandatory evacuations from four front-line villages in April as a precaution. Read also: Ukraine says it hit Russian MiG-31, Su-30/34 fighter jets following attack on airfield We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
