Debris from the crash is being studied by officials in the Tashkent area.
Foreign minister of Northern Cyprus Kudret Ozersay wrote on Twitter: “According to information I received from our military sources, the cause of the accident that occurred tonight was not a helicopter or one of our similar vehicles.
“Our soldiers, police and firefighters are carrying out inspections and responding at the site.”
Mr Ozersay said it was not immediately clear what caused the crash.
He added: “Initial findings indicate the object that caused the explosion was either an aircraft carrying explosives or a direct explosive missile.
“The writings and signs on the debris will allow us to understand exactly what happened soon.”
More to follow…
source: express.co.uk