Seoul, February 09 (QNA) – Two soldiers were killed when a military helicopter crashed in Gyeonggi Province, western South Korea.
Military authorities said an AH-1S Cobra helicopter crashed in Gapyeong, about 55 km northeast of Seoul, shortly after taking off for a training mission.
Authorities added that the incident did not involve any fires or explosions, and that an investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the crash.
The accident occurred during a flight training exercise aimed at familiarizing crew members with emergency landing procedures.
In March, South Korean forces reported a collision between a military drone and a helicopter parked at Yangju Air Base, north of Seoul, an incident that resulted in no casualties. (QNA)