In a heart-wrenching event over the Mediterranean, a military helicopter crash has resulted in the tragic loss of five US soldiers. Join us as we honor their service and extend our deepest sympathies to the families affected.
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00:00 In a sombre turn of events, tragedy struck during a routine training mission over the
00:07 East Mediterranean Sea.
00:09 Five US soldiers lost their lives in a military helicopter crash, marking a devastating incident
00:14 reported by US officials this Sunday, November 12.
00:18 The military's European command said all five crew members on board were killed when
00:22 the aircraft went down during a routine air refuelling mission as part of military training.
00:28 The military first announced the crash on Saturday, November 11 and said that the cause
00:33 is under investigation, but there are no indications of any hostile activity involved.
00:39 It said that search and rescue efforts began immediately, including nearby US military
00:44 aircrafts and ships.
00:45 US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a statement, "We mourn the tragic loss of
00:51 five US service members during a training accident in the Mediterranean Sea early Saturday
00:56 morning.
00:57 While we continue to gather more information about this deadly crash, it is another stark
01:02 reminder that the brave men and women who defend our great nation put their lives on
01:07 the line each and every day to keep our country safe."
01:11 The United States has deployed two aircraft carriers along with supporting ships and dozens
01:15 of aircraft to the eastern Mediterranean since Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel to act
01:21 as a deterrent to ensure the conflict does not expand.
01:25 European Command said that "Our respect for the families of the service members and in
01:29 line with Department of Defence policy, the identities of the crew members are being withheld
01:35 for 24 hours until the families of those killed have been modified."
01:40 The identity of the military service to which the aircraft belong remains unclear.
01:44 Responding to the situation, the Air Force has deployed additional squadrons to the region.
01:49 Notably, the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier, equipped with various aircraft, has been actively
01:55 engaged in operations in the eastern Mediterranean.
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