Several Feared Dead as Afghan Army Helicopter Crashes in Farah Province

TEHRAN (defapress)- The Afghan military officials in the West confirm that a military helicopter has crashed in Western Farah province of Afghanistan.

News ID: 73415

Date: 31 October 2018 - 15:33

According to the officials, the incident has taken place in the vicinity of Anar Dara district of the province, Khaama Press reported.

The officials are saying that around twenty people were on board when the incident took place and there are fears that all passengers have lost their lives.

A source in 207th Zafar Corps confirmed that a number of provincial council members and officials of the Zafar Corps were on board the helicopter when it crashed.

On the other hand the Taliban group claims that the helicopter has been shot down by the Taliban militants.

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