Pakistan military helicopter crashes in Kashmir, all on board killed

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: June 10, 2026Country: Pakistan

World / International

Pakistan military helicopter crashes in Kashmir, all on board killed

A Pakistani army Mi-17 helicopter crashed near Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-administered Kashmir due to a technical fault during takeoff, killing all personnel on board. The ISPR confirmed no survivors and ordered a board of inquiry. The crash comes amid heightened security in the region after deadly protests and clashes in Rawalakot that killed at least 11 people.

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