Colombian military plane crashes: 110 soldiers were onboard Hercules C-130

A Colombian military plane crashed shortly after takeoff in the southern Amazon region. The Lockheed Martin Hercules C-130 was reportedly carrying 110 soldiers. The exact number of casualties and the cause of the accident are under investigation. President Gustavo Petro expressed concern and criticised delays in military modernisation efforts. The incident underscores ongoing challenges with ageing military equipment.