US military helicopter crashed over the Mediterranean Sea: there is information about casualties

A US military helicopter crashed over the Mediterranean Sea / Collage 24 Channel, photo Unsplash and Wikipedia

On Friday, November 10, an American military helicopter crashed over the Mediterranean Sea. Unfortunately, the crew died.

Unfortunately, 5 American military personnel were killed in a plane crash in the East. This was reported to the US Department of Defense.

The helicopter crashed while refueling

It is reported that the aircraft crashed on November 10 “during a routine in-flight refueling mission as part of military training.”

“We mourn the tragic loss of five U.S. service members during a training accident in the Mediterranean early Saturday morning… I am praying for the patriots we lost today, as well as their families, loved ones and teammates,” Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said.

He said that information about this deadly disaster is now being collected. And America will remember the service and sacrifice of military personnel.

Joe Biden also responded to the deadly crash. He said he mourns the loss with the first lady.

Our service members risk their lives every day for our country. They are willing to take risks to keep the American people safe. And their daily bravery and dedication is an inescapable testament to what is better in our country. Jill and I are praying for the families and friends who have lost a precious loved one – a piece of their soul. Our entire nation shares their grief,” the White House website says.

What is known about the disaster

• The crash became known on November 12. However, the European Command of the United States Armed Forces noted that the tragedy occurred on November 10.
• Earlier, the media reported that the plane crashed. However, the US Department of Defense stated that it was the helicopter that fell.
• The names of the victims have not yet been disclosed. First you need to inform your relatives.
• The US Armed Forces noted that the flight was purely a training flight and there were no signs of hostile activity.