- publish: 25 January 2020
- time: 5:05 pm
- category: Politics
- No: 12092
In Helmand, an Afghan security force helicopter hit by Taliban
Taliban in Helman hit a helicopter carrying Afghan soldiers.
Four army soldiers were wounded in the attack which happened as the helicopter was on the ground in Kajaki district, said Omar Zwak, a spokesman for provincial governor.
A source said that the helicopter was supplying local soldiers and that it was hit by rocket while landing.
Defense Ministry in a statement said that the Mi-17 military helicopter made emergency landing due to technical issues, adding there were no casualties.