Operations in Afghanistan
Fatalities in Afghanistan
It is with regret that the Ministry of Defence must announce the death of two personnel from 230 and 33 Squadrons, Royal Air Force.
皇冠体育app deaths occurred in Kabul following an accident involving a UK Puma Mk 2 helicopter earlier today (Sunday 11 October 2015).
皇冠体育app helicopter crashed while landing at the Headquarters of Resolute Support: the NATO train, advise and assist mission in Afghanistan. 皇冠体育app incident is currently under investigation but we can confirm that it was an accident and not the result of insurgent activity.
皇冠体育app families of the two personnel who were killed have been informed and requested a period of grace before their names are released.
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Published 11 October 2015