Afghanistan: 9 special forces soldiers killed in helicopter crash

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  • 18 March, 2021
  • 05:48
Afghanistan: 9 special forces soldiers killed in helicopter crash

A military helicopter has crashed in Afghanistan, killing nine special forces soldiers, Report informs, citing RIA Novosti.

According to the country's Defense Ministry, the Russian-made Mi-17 helicopter crashed in the Behsud district of Afghanistan's Wardak province. As a result of the accident, nine special forces soldiers on board the helicopter died.

The cause of the accident is being investigated.