Russian Mi-28N Attack Chopper Crashes in Syria, Pilots Dead
Two Russian pilots died after a Mi-28N helicopter crashed near Homs in Syria.
"According to a report from the crash site, the helicopter was not shot down,” the Russian defense ministry press service was quoted by Sputnik Tuesday"
“Two crewmembers were killed. The bodies of the dead pilots were removed [from the crash site] during search and rescue operations and are currently at the Hmeymim Airbase."
The crash occurred at 22:29 GMT on Monday.
According to the ministry, the reasons behind the crash are yet to be determined. A task force has been sent to the site of the incident to investigate the crash.
Russia has been conducting a counterterrorist operation in Syria since September 30.
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