Qatari military helicopter crashes in territorial waters

A Qatar Armed Forces helicopter has crashed in the country’s territorial waters, the Ministry of Defence said.

According to the ministry, the accident occurred due to a technical malfunction during a routine mission. A search and rescue operation is currently underway, Qatar News Agency reported.

The number of people on board has not yet been confirmed.

The Ministry of Interior said the search for crew members and passengers is being conducted by Qatar’s International Search and Rescue Group, along with units from the General Directorate of Coast Guard and Border Security.