US lost helicopter and two military personnel in Afghanistan

The American military contingent in Afghanistan has lost the Chinook military transport helicopter. As a result of the crash of a helicopter, two US Army personnel were killed. This was reported by Reuters, citing a statement by the command of the operation "Strong Support".

According to the agency with reference to the US military, the Chinook military transport helicopter crashed on Wednesday in one of the provinces of Afghanistan. As a result of the crash, two US troops were killed, names are not given at the request of relatives. As stated in the command, the causes of the helicopter crash are unknown, but it was definitely "not shot down by militants."

The cause of the crash is being ascertained, however, according to preliminary data, there is no reason to argue that it was caused by enemy fire

- said in a statement.

Other details of the incident are not given.

Afghan media confirm the crash of a helicopter with the death of two US troops. According to local news agency Pajhwok, the US Army Chinook military transport helicopter crashed in Logar province in the east.

At the same time, the Taliban movement banned in Russia gives details of the crash, stating that the helicopter was shot down at night by the militants in the area of ​​the village of Pangram, Shar county, Logar province. The helicopter fell from a height and completely burned down. The crash killed not only two US troops, but also more than fifty Afghan soldiers who were transported by the Chinook military transport helicopter.

The helicopter was shot down at one in the morning near the village of Pangram in the territory of Sharh county, Logar province. The helicopter crashed and completely burned down, all the foreign and Afghan soldiers on board the 54 died

- said the official representative of the Taliban Zabihulla Mujahid.

The US Army and the Afghan authorities have not yet commented on this information. On the one hand, the Taliban traditionally take responsibility for the attacks and deaths of American and Afghan troops, on the other hand, this is done some time after the publication of official data, and not immediately with the publication of details of what happened.

Comments

[Thrall]

As stated in the command, the reasons for the fall of the helicopter are unknown, but it was definitely "not shot down by the militants"

L - logic

[APES]

Che you needed there

During the presence, drug production has grown several dozen times

[Rzzz]

Quote: APES

drug production increased dozens of times

This is done on purpose so that the barmalei re-qualify themselves as peaceful farmers.

[Oyo Sarkazmi]

Quote: APES

drug production increased dozens of times

Under the Taliban, about 50 tons of heroin and opium were exported from Afghanistan. Now - about 3 thousand tons. Not dozens. Almost a thousand times.
By the way, Colombia, where cocaine is produced for both Americas, is also an allied US state.

[APES]

how to condole

Even if they want to leave, they will not be allowed to leave quietly ....

[The leader of the Redskins]

I suggest just being silent.

[Nycomed]

The only comment on the merits. I join ...

[Oyo Sarkazmi]

Not ... When cannibals die, they become cleaner on Earth.

[Nyrobsky]

Quote: Leader of the Redskins

I suggest just being silent.

They speak of the dead either well or nothing but the truth. The truth is not in favor of mattresses, and therefore why not speak out? This helicopter will never be used for military purposes in the US-occupied territories, which is good.

[Nikolai Grek]

Quote: Nyrobsky

This helicopter

this is a trifle compared to the fact that two war criminals can no longer inflict deaths on civilians !!!

[Nyrobsky]

Quote: Nikolai the Greek

this is a trifle compared to the fact that two war criminals can no longer inflict deaths on civilians !!!

That is yes. Yesterday, the Pentagon, in addition to these two, admitted two more dead military units in this incident. So there are already four.

[Nikolai Grek]

and lope still hide !!! buried in a quiet !!!

[Thunderbolt]

And how did the Taliban estimate that there were 50 Afghans?

[Cut Samshitov]

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said.

A question to gentlemen of journalists: who is the Taliban recognized as? How long can a gang leader be called a "field commander" and other nonsense?

[Nyrobsky]

Quote: Cut Samshitov

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said.

A question to gentlemen of journalists: who is the Taliban recognized as? How long can a gang leader be called a "field commander" and other nonsense?

The Americans have spawned so many terrorists that the devil himself cannot understand them, not like journalists. Does the other question bother you? Why then do the mattresses sit at the negotiating table not with the terrorists, whom the Taliban are according to the American classification, but with the Taliban officials, and apparently being delirious, asking them to fight real terrorists from igil and al-qaeda? Okay, so they changed their shoes. Mattresses (terrorists according to the world classification) entered Afghanistan in 2001 in order to force the Taliban terrorists to fight ISIS and al-Qaeda terrorists So you don’t have to run into journalists, because it’s easier to sort out the material submitted by them than with the official presentation.

[bessmertniy]

In Afghanistan, helicopters do not crash for no reason. Somehow in this case, more information from the Taliban is believed.

[bouncyhunter]

Quote: bessmertniy

In Afghanistan, helicopters do not crash for no reason.

And not only in Afghanistan. There is always a reason. Another thing is that they say one thing and in fact - another. Because :

Quote: bessmertniy

in this case, more information from the Taliban is believed.

[Nikolai Grek]

Quote: bouncyhunter

The reason is always

recently dropped out of the plane a war criminal was discussed !!!

[Baloo]

Quote: bessmertniy

In Afghanistan, helicopters do not crash for no reason. Somehow in this case, more information from the Taliban is believed.

These were not military, they were American scientists

[Yaro Polk]

Husim knocked out

[aszzz888]

The cause of the crash is being ascertained, however, according to preliminary data, there is no reason to claim that it was caused by enemy fire

- said in a statement.

Overloaded nonsense.

[Rusfaner]

Sorry for the helicopter - a good car ...

[Cut Samshitov]

Quote: Rusfaner

Sorry for the helicopter - a good car ...

Tigers with panthers were good tanks .... It's not at all a pity!

[Oyo Sarkazmi]

They were only "good" guns. The rest is collected from scrap metal.

[Rzzz]

Quote: Rusfaner

good car...

Yah. Scary and ugly.

[Retvizan 8]

Really damn country!
All are fighting on its territory and are fighting, all people are dying and dying.

[letinant]

According to indirect data, it seems that bearded men filled up the helicopter. If the helicopter was shot down, fell from a height and burned down. Two US military is not enough. There are only four crew members. The commander, 2nd pilot, flight engineer and gunner, but more often in a combat situation they plant a couple more soldiers so that the firing points are not empty. According to reference data, the lifting capacity is 50 people. not including crew. With 54 dead, that's just it, landing + crew.

[Vadim Zhivov]

Cool explanation and for this you +

[Sayan]

The more they bang there, the better

[Flooding]

Doubtful thesis. Better to whom?
The American military contingent is present in Afghanistan, this is already a given.
So, without dreaming about "it would be better if America did not go there," specifically on the topic of news - how much better it would be if American soldiers were killed there as much as possible.
Will drug trafficking decrease? The threat of terrorism? Will the living standards of the local population rise? Will interstate relations improve?
With all my rejection of American militarism, I cannot understand you.
Not to mention the moral side of the issue.

[Sayan]

I do not put forward a thesis, but simply rejoice at the death of the enemy

[Oyo Sarkazmi]

Quote: Flood

Will drug trafficking decrease? The threat of terrorism? Will the living standards of the local population rise? Will interstate relations improve?

Without Americans, all answers are positive. Can you name at least one country where the advent of Americans did not lead to an increase in crime and impoverishment?
No wonder the Caribbean has the lowest crime and the highest standard of living - in Cuba and Nicaragua. In countries with an anti-American regime.

[Flooding]

Oyo Sarkazmi
be realistic
It was not for nothing that I emphasized that we need to build on reality.
But the reality is that today, states do not need a military presence in the region to support terrorism. The system has long been worked out and adjusted.
The range is such that none of the interests in Afghanistan itself will voluntarily give up opium profits, regardless of the physical presence of the US military.
And once again I repeat, I do not advocate the presence of America in Afghanistan. I advocate a package of measures to improve the situation in this country and urge adherence to standards of behavior.
American soldiers so far, thank God, are not our enemies. Unlike their establishment.
Once again - there is already a situation. And it's too late to cry about how things got bad after the Americans arrived. They have long been there. You need to live today and watch tomorrow. Turning, of course, to yesterday.

[Oyo Sarkazmi]

Quote: Flood

that today states do not need a military presence in the region to support terrorism.

Even as required. To counter anti-terrorist forces.
If it weren't for the United States in Iraq, how long would IS hold out against 5 million armed Shiites? Al Baghdadi's supporters would be slaughtered like puppies. But ... "Erroneous" strikes against the Iraqi special forces. Checkpoints obstructing the actions of the Iraqi People's Militia. Direct supply of weapons (from Bulgaria) and honey. assistance (directly from the USA)
It's the same in Kosovo. The Taliban seem to be "not friends", but Pakistan is a friend, and the Taliban are well treated. So is the Colombian drug mafia. If American special forces did not fight him, they would have died of hunger long ago.

[Flooding]

I understood your arguments. Partly agree with them.
But I do not share your joy in the death of Americans.

[voyaka uh]

"Can you name at least one country where the arrival of Americans did not lead to an increase in crime and impoverishment?" ////
----
I can name three such countries at once:
Germany, Japan and South Korea.
The advent of the Americans made these countries one of the richest and most industrialized in the world.

[Oyo Sarkazmi]

Surprise - but they were all once on the border with the USSR. And to plunder them in black was dangerous - under the pressure of a poor population they would quickly pass under the influence of the USSR.
But name at least one rich country, except for the half-state of Canada, next to the United States. In terms of well-being as in Germany. On the ground - only the consequences of complete tearing.
Grenada tried to build an airport, which would make it a world-class transport hub and a tourist paradise - bang, Reagan awake eliminated dreams. To Grenada now - only through Miami. And the failed airport is a reserve training base for transport aircraft. Why didn’t they complete and open, already under their control? Did not make the Grenadians rich, at least as Cypriots?

[vovanpain]

And to hell with them.

[Berkut24]

From all of the above, we can conclude that 50 allied Afghans for Americans are not people at all and not losses at all.

[Bomb]

Strongly supported the barmalei, now the barmalei strongly supported.

[Forest]

It collapsed, it was a pity there were few there.