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Authorities are investigating a possible military helicopter crash near Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington state, with no details yet on casualties or the aircraft's status, as the scene is being assessed and resources deployed.
A drone attack targeted a decommissioned military helicopter near Tiraspol, Transnistria, with footage geolocated to the Tiraspol airport. The helicopter, unused for over 20 years, was likely targeted by a nearby operator, sparking insinuations of Ukrainian involvement.
A U.S. military helicopter carrying five Marines has gone missing while flying from Creech Air Force Base to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in California. Search-and-rescue units have been deployed to look for the missing Super Stallion helicopter in the area of the Cleveland National Forest, where heavy snow was falling and rugged terrain was reported.
A military helicopter carrying five senior Guyanese officials and two crew members disappeared near the disputed border with Venezuela. The president of Guyana has sought assistance from the United States, United Kingdom, and United Nations to ensure their safety. Venezuela recently held a referendum claiming a region of Guyana, and President Maduro unveiled a new map showing Venezuelan control over two-thirds of Guyanese territory. Guyana's military dispatched a search aircraft, and the US government will assist in the search. The president of Guyana condemned Venezuela's actions as a violation of international law and a threat to territorial integrity. Venezuela's government accused Guyana of acting irresponsibly and called for an end to their conduct.
A military helicopter carrying seven people, including five senior officers, has gone missing near Guyana's border with Venezuela. The disappearance comes amid escalating tensions between the two countries over the disputed Essequibo region. Venezuelan troops have been amassing on the border, leading to speculation of an imminent invasion. Guyana's President Irfaan Ali has stated that he is taking necessary steps to defend his country. There is no indication that the helicopter was hit by hostile fire, and the US government will assist with the search. Guyana expects to bring up the issue at the UN Security Council meeting.
A Russian helicopter pilot named Maxim Kuzminov has revealed details of his daring defection to Ukraine in his Mi8 combat helicopter. Kuzminov explained how he planned his defection and why he felt compelled to do so, stating that he did not want to be a part of the ongoing conflict and violence in Ukraine. Ukrainian officials helped him and his family escape undetected, and he successfully landed in Ukraine where he was met by Ukrainian officials. Kuzminov urged other Russians in the military to defect and assured them that they would be provided for and offered job opportunities. The pilot's identity has not been independently verified, but a Russian Telegram channel claims to have found his social media profile.
Belarus has accused Poland of violating its border with a military helicopter, summoning a Polish diplomat to protest the alleged incursion. However, Poland's military officials have denied the claim, stating that none of their helicopters crossed into Belarusian territory. The two countries have strained relations, and Poland has warned of potential border closures if tensions worsen. Russian President Vladimir Putin previously accused Poland of harboring territorial ambitions in Belarus.
The wreckage of a missing Japanese military helicopter, a UH60 Black Hawk, has been found off the coast of Miyako island along with the bodies of five of the 10 people on board. The helicopter disappeared from radar screens last Thursday while surveying the local area. The exact cause of the crash is unknown, but it is believed to have been accidental.
The wreckage of a crashed Japanese military helicopter has been found and five of the 10 people on board have been confirmed dead. The aircraft disappeared from radar on April 6 while flying over the sea near Miyako island, part of Japan's Okinawa prefecture.
A Japanese military helicopter with 10 people aboard, which went missing near Miyako island, is believed to have crashed into the sea in Okinawa prefecture. Floating debris, including what could be aircraft parts, has been spotted during a search and rescue operation. The UH60 helicopter, known as the Black Hawk, was surveying the local area at the time it disappeared.