The Gazeta Express reported on March 22, 2026, at 17:00, that seven individuals perished in a military helicopter crash. Katari subsequently confirmed the tragic event on the same day. Four members of Katari’s military staff and three Turkish citizens, including a soldier, were killed during the incident.
The helicopter crashed into the territorial waters of Qatar. Rescue operations, overseen by the country’s Ministry of Interior, were completed. Officials confirmed that all seven individuals aboard were located and their deaths were verified.
The Ministry of Interior stated, “All those aboard were found, seven people, and their deaths have been verified.” Earlier, the Ministry of Defense of Qatar identified the four deceased as members of the Qatari military. This devastating loss represents the first casualties from both countries following the recent attacks launched by the United States and Israel. The circumstances surrounding the crash are currently under investigation.
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