Two UAE servicemen killed in helicopter crash

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Defence confirmed that two servicemen were killed on March 9 when their helicopter crashed due to a technical malfunction.

In a statement on X, the ministry said the helicopter went down while the personnel were performing their national duties, Caliber.Az reports. 

“The Ministry of Defense announces the martyrdom of two members of the armed forces following the crash of a helicopter due to a technical malfunction while performing their national duty in the country on Monday,” it said in a statement on X.

The UAE Ministry of Defence announces the martyrdom of two members of the Armed Forces following a helicopter crash due to a technical malfunction while performing their national duty in the country today, Monday, March 9, 2026.

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By Sabina Mammadli