>> Ten Die in Afghan Helicopter Crash
A CH-47 Chinook helicopter went down in Kunar province, near the provincial capital, Asadabad, close to the Pakistan boarder. Military officials say the crash was not caused by enemy fire.
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BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan, May 6, 2006
All 10 U.S. soldiers aboard died late last night when a CH-47 Chinook transport helicopter crashed near Asadabad in Afghanistan's Kunar province, military officials reported today.
The soldiers' names are being withheld until their families are notified.
A Combined Forces Afghanistan statement said crewmembers of other aircraft at the mountain-top landing zone where the crash occurred confirmed the crash was not the result of enemy action.
"Our hearts and prayers go out to the families and comrades of the soldiers who were involved in this crash," said Army Maj. Gen. Benjamin C. Freakley, commander of Combined Joint Task Force 76. "We must honor the courage and dedication of our soldiers by continuing our commitment to bringing peace and stability to the Afghan people."
(Taken from a Combined Forces Command news release)
>> Several British Servicemen die in a Helicopter Crash in southern Iraq
Police in Basra told reporters the aircraft crashed into a city centre house after being hit by a rocket. At least four people, including two children, were killed in unrest following the crash.
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