Israeli helicopter crashes in Gaza: 2 soldiers killed, 4 soldiers critically injured

According to a statement made by the Israel Defense Forces, the helicopter struck the ground instead of landing correctly during the final approach phase inside a military camp in Rafah. According to the investigation, the helicopter was not hit by enemy fire, and the collision occurred a few minutes before the helicopter was scheduled to land. In this context, it was reported that the helicopter did not fall from a significant height.

2 SOLDIERS KILLED, 8 SOLDIERS INJURED

While the helicopter sustained heavy damage in the crash, everyone on board was injured, and a total of 2 soldiers were killed. It was reported that 8 soldiers injured during the accident were taken to the hospital, and four of them were critically injured.

Information was also shared that the injured combat engineer was among the 4 soldiers who were seriously wounded. According to the statement, what caused the accident remains unclear, but the IAF defines it as an accident. An investigation has been launched to determine why the helicopter struck the ground instead of landing correctly at the camp site. The names of the deceased soldiers have not yet been released.

News Source: 12punto