In a statement from the ministry, it was stated that a Mi-28 model military helicopter crashed during a scheduled flight in the Kaluga region.
Noting that the crew on the downed helicopter lost their lives, the statement said, "The helicopter crashed in a deserted area. There is no damage at the site where the incident occurred."
According to initial information, the statement indicated that the helicopter crashed due to a technical malfunction, and a commission from the Russian Aerospace Forces Command is conducting an investigation at the scene.
Kaluga Region Governor Vladislav Shapsha also stated in a post on his social media account that the Mi-28 model military helicopter crashed in the Zhizdrinsky district of Kaluga, adding that authorities are working at the scene.
News Source: AA
