One US service member has been killed and six others injured in helicopter crash in the Kharwar district of Afghanistan's Logar province, a statement from the US forces said on Saturday.
The helicopter crashed late Friday evening, the statement said. “We can confirm the crash was not the result of enemy action. We have full accountability of all personnel and the crash site has been secured. Six other U.S. crew members were injured in the crash and are all receiving medical treatment,” the statement said.
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of our comrade,” said General John Nicholson, commander of the NATO-led Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan.
“On behalf of all of Resolute Support, our heartfelt sympathies go out to the families and friends of our fallen comrade and those injured in this unfortunate event.”
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Resolute Support is investigating the circumstances of the crash to determine more facts and will release relevant details as appropriate.
Earlier, the governor’s spokesman Salim Saleh, told Pajhwok Afghan News international that Afghan forces had arrived in Kharwar on Friday to conduct an operation.
He said a helicopter of the foreign forces struck a tree that led to its emergency landing, wounding one individual. Security forces were still in the area, he added.
On the other hand, Taliban spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid claimed the helicopter was attacked by the movement's fighters.
He said all those on board were killed. Kharwar is one of the unstable districts of Logar and most of it is under Taliban's control.
This article has been edited by Al Bawaba from its original version
