Iraqi pilot killed in a helicopter crash

Published December 19th, 2023 - 08:20 GMT
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ALBAWABA - One Iraqi pilot was killed and another one was injured in a helicopter crash, the Iraqi defence ministry revealed on Tuesday.

According to the ministry, the helicopter crash happened during a major security operation for provincial elections.

In detail, the accident happened due to a "technical problem" shortly after takeoff from an airbase outside Tuz Khurmatu, south of Kirkuk, AFP reported citing the Iraqi defense.

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