My copy of this morning's New York Times National edition has a much longer article based on statements attributed to Nangialai Qalatwal, spokesman for Afghan Ministry of Transportation and Civil Action, presumably based on the same "press conference". Some points of possible interest:
1. The cargo is described as including three armored vehicles and two mine sweepers, totalling almost 80 tons.
2. It is stated that parts of the plane broke off and were left on the runway.
3. It is stated that the "charred remains of the cargo straps were recovered from the site and appear to have been cut", but that it was unclear whether that damage had occurred before or after takeoff.
The article is posted online at:
NYTimes Bagram crash update but is probably behind a pay wall which may block your access.