4 soldiers were martyred in the helicopter crash in Malatya
Quick Look
- An S-70 type helicopter crashed in Samanköy in Yeşilyurt district of Malatya around 18.45.
- The Ministry of National Defense announced that 4 soldiers on the helicopter were martyred.
- The cause of the accident has not yet been determined.
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Why It Matters
The Ministry of National Defense announced that an S-70 type helicopter crashed in Malatya for an unknown reason and 4 soldiers were martyred. Police and military officials in the region are investigating.
An S-70 type helicopter crashed around 18.45 in the Samanköy area of Yesilyurt district of Malatya. The Ministry of National Defense (MSB) announced that 4 soldiers on the helicopter were martyred.
In the statement made by the ministry, it was stated that the helicopter crashed for an unknown reason.
The statement made by MSB is as follows:
"As a result of our S-70 type helicopter crashing in Malatya for an undetermined reason, 4 of our heroic comrades on board were martyred.
"May God have mercy on our martyrs, we offer our condolences and patience to their grieving families, our Turkish Armed Forces and our noble nation."
Police and military officials are investigating the area where the accident occurred.
Open Questions
- What caused the helicopter to crash?
- What are the identities of the martyred soldiers?
- When will the review results be announced?




