At least 22 killed as Pakistani military helicopter crashes in Kashmir
Author: Heba HabibPublished on: June 11, 2026Country: Pakistan
World / InternationalPolitics

A Pakistani army Mi-17 helicopter crashed near Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, killing all 22 military personnel on board, including one colonel, two majors, and 19 soldiers. The aircraft hit a building during takeoff due to a technical fault, according to the ISPR. Military funerals were held on Thursday with flag-draped coffins. A board of inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the exact cause.
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