April 27. As a result of the crash of a British helicopter in southern Afghanistan, 5 people were killed.

It is reported that a British helicopter was shot down by a mobile missile complex, near the border with Pakistan. UK Ministry of Defence called this tragedy one of the largest in the course of action in Afghanistan.

At the moment, the identity of all the dead who were on board the helicopter, installed and they are prepared for transportation to their homeland. For what specific purpose the helicopter made a flight, it is not reported, but there is an opinion that the helicopter carried out a reconnaissance mission.

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