Pakistan’s military says an army helicopter has crashed in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, killing everyone on board. Multiple outlets report that the aircraft is a Mi-17 (MI-17) helicopter and that the crash follows a “technical fault,” according to Pakistan’s armed forces. Euronews adds that witnesses say the helicopter crashes shortly after take-off from a helipad, with ambulances arriving at the scene and victims taken to a nearby hospital. Other reports describe the incident occurring in Pakistan-controlled territory and note that local officials and the military launch or conduct an inquiry into the cause.
Al Jazeera and The Kathmandu Post report a death toll of at least 22 people, while ABC News and other summaries state that all military personnel on board die without giving a specific figure. Across the coverage, the central points remain consistent: the helicopter crashes in Kashmir, Pakistan’s military attributes it to a technical fault, and a full review or investigation is underway.
