Military helicopter crash claims 17 in Afghanistan

KABUL (Web Desk) — As many as 17 soldiers died including five pilots in southern province of Zabul in Afghanistan as a military helicopter crashed on Thursday, reported local media.

According to details the crash was caused by a technical problem however an in depth investigation is underway at defense ministry.

The crash has been dubbed as one of the major military accident since Nato forces concluded their combat operation in Afghanistan last year.