A tragic aviation disaster in the Democratic Republic of Congo has claimed 14 lives, including two high-ranking military commanders. The aircraft went down in proximity to Kinshasa following what preliminary investigations suggest was a mechanical malfunction. Authorities have launched a comprehensive inquiry to determine the precise cause of the crash. This incident marks another significant loss for the nation's aviation safety record and raises concerns about aircraft maintenance standards in the region.

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