Seven soldiers were killed in a military helicopter crash in Romania
About any connection of the accidents with Russia’s aggression against Ukraine information no
On March 2, a helicopter searching for a missing fighter crashed in eastern Romania, killing seven Romanian soldiers. The information was announced by the Defense Ministry.
IAR 330-Puma helicopter airfield 10 It is reported that the accident took place in Gura Dobrogey, located about a kilometer away.
The helicopter was looking for a MiG 21 LanceR fighter that disappeared from radar three minutes after taking off at 8 pm local time.
Helicopter and The remains of soldiers were found. Defense Minister Vasily Dinku says seven crew members have been killed.
Ministry spokesman Constantine Spanu said the fighter was found. But witnesses quoted by Romanian media said there was an explosion in the area where the plane disappeared from radar.
Spanu said that, helicopter pilot weather He was told that his condition was bad and was ordered to return.
“It’s too early to discuss possible reasons. Probably that, weather It’s not good, but we can’t comment on it now. “ – he told Digi24 television and He said two commissions of inquiry had been set up.
About any connection of the accidents with Russia’s aggression against Ukraine information no.
President of Romania Klaus Yohannis to the death of seven soldiers according to expressed condolences.