Mi-28 Helicopter Crash in Kaluga: Technical Malfunction Suspected
A Russian military Mi-28 helicopter crashed on Thursday in the Kaluga region, southwest of Moscow, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.
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The Interfax agency, cited by Reuters, reports that the crew did not survive the incident. The helicopter came down near the village of Klenki in a forested area, as reported by Alexander Baribin, the head of the Zhizdrinsky district.
Russian authorities suggest that a technical malfunction was likely the cause of the crash. While the Russian military has not specified the number of people on board, it is customary for a Mi-28 helicopter to have a crew of two.
An operational team, rescuers, and a commission from the Russian Air Force are currently at the accident site, as reported by Russian state media.
Translation by Iurie Tataru