5 hours agoTragic: Two Afghan helicopters who were carrying wounded crash between themselves
Periskopi(6 years ago)
(6 years ago)A clash between two Afghan military helicopters who were evacuate soldiers to the southern province of Helmand has left at least nine people dead. All dead were part of the helicopter crew, officials said. The previous incident in the Navajo district appeared to be caused by technical issues. The area is involved [...]
All dead were part of the helicopter crew, officials said.
The previous incident in the Navajo district appeared to be caused by technical issues.
The area is involved in fierce battles in recent days among Afghan government forces against these Taliban. The first are being supported by air strikes by Americans, reports the BBC, translates Periscopi.
According to the UN in Afghanistan, more than 35 thousand people have been forced to leave their homes in Helmand.
Earlier this week, the head of Nato forces in Afghanistan, US General Scott Miller, condemned the Taliban for undermining peaceful talks and violating the agreement they signed with the Americans in February. /Periscope
