Two service members killed in Air Force helicopter crash: Lebanon
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Lebanese Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati contacts Army Chief General Joseph Aoun to gather more information regarding the helicopter crash.
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A Lebanese military helicopter (Lebanese Army)
An Air Force helicopter crash during a training exercise in Lebanon resulted in the tragic loss of two crew members and another sustaining injuries, as confirmed by the army's official statement on Wednesday.
أعلنت مديرية التوجيه في قيادة #الجيش_اللبناني، عن تحطم طوافة تابعة للقوات الجوية في منطقة #حمانا أثناء تنفيذ طيران تدريبي ما أدى إلى استشهاد عنصرين وإصابة آخر.#الميادين_لبنان pic.twitter.com/Vp0k4kGOqb
— الميادين لبنان (@mayadeenlebanon) August 23, 2023
Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati took steps to contact Army Chief General Joseph Aoun to gather more information regarding the helicopter crash.
A Lebanese army helicopter crashed between Hamana and Hamdoun, killing and injuring those on board.
— Lebanese News and Updates (@LebUpdates00) August 23, 2023
RIP 🌹 pic.twitter.com/uBDB7cBndx
An air force helicopter crashed in the Hammana area while carrying out a training flight, killing two members and injuring another.#LebaneseArmy⚔🇱🇧🇱🇧@LebarmyOfficial🇱🇧#الجيش_اللبناني pic.twitter.com/uj6ejDyJHW
— Lebanese 🇱🇧🇦🇲 (@LebanAoun) August 23, 2023
A statement from Mikati's office on Wednesday emphasized his effort to acquire details about the incident.
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