Daijiworld Media Network - Riyadh
Riyadh, Oct 18: Two Saudi officers were killed after an AH-6i reconnaissance helicopter crashed in the Najran region of southwestern Saudi Arabia due to a technical malfunction, according to an official statement.
Major General Turki Al-Malki, spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen, said the helicopter belonged to Saudi Arabia's Ministry of National Guard and crashed within the kingdom's territory.
“The accident resulted in the martyrdom of its aircrew, consisting of two officers,” Al-Malki said in a statement.
He expressed condolences to the families and relatives of the deceased officers and prayed for them to be granted mercy and patience during the difficult time.
The coalition did not disclose further details about the circumstances of the crash or the nature of the technical malfunction. Further information about the incident was not immediately available.