Saudi Military Helicopter Crashes in Najran, Killing Two Crew Members

RIYADH: A Saudi military helicopter crashed in the Najran region, claiming the lives of two crew members which is believed to have been caused by a technical issue.

According to Reuters reports, that Saudi-led coalition spokesman Brigadier General Turki al-Maliki confirmed the incident in a statement and identifying the aircraft as an AH-6I helicopter.

According to the statement, the helicopter crashed in an area of Najran under the jurisdiction of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of National Guard.

Both crew members died in the crash. However, officials did not disclose their identities or provide further details about the incident.

Meanwhile, Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for targeting the helicopter. Their claim differed from the initial assessment that a technical fault caused the crash.