Two Military Personnel Killed After A U.S. Army Apache Helicopter Crashes In South Korea
A US Army Apache helicopter crashed in South Korea Monday killing two military personnel onboard. As per military officials, the helicopter reportedly crashed in the county of Wonju in Gangwon province.
A spokesman from the Pentagon revealed the US Army Apache helicopter was appointed to the Second Infantry Division of the US Army, as noted by Reuters.
"This happened during a routine training mission and sadly did kill both pilots," said Captain Jeff Davis. "The cause is currently under investigation."
Although the cause of the helicopter crash is still vague, reports have revealed that authorities believe the AH-64 Apache may have strike high voltage power lines, NBC News reported.
According to reports, authorities found a power line among the debris of the US Army Apache helicopter.
On the other hand, deputy commander of 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade extended his condolences to the bereaved families of the two military personnel who were killed after the helicopter went down.
"We offer our heartfelt prayers and condolences to the families of the soldiers involved in this tragic incident," said Lt. Col. Mark Gillespie. "Our first priority is to provide their families with the support they need during this difficult time."
Further reports have revealed that the identities of the two US military personnel are still withheld until their families will be informed of the tragic incident.
In addition, some 28,500 US troops are placed in South Korea in a combined defense with Seoul against its rival, North Korea.
Meanwhile, the military of South Korea reportedly performed live-fire drills on Monday on islands near a disputed border between the two Koreas despite "merciless retaliation" threat from the North Korea.
"If the South Korean military fires at the waters of the DPRK in the hotspot area of the West Sea of Korea on Monday, they will experience merciless retaliation of the South-western Front units of the DPRK on the five islands," a military spokesman said, as quoted by North Korea's KCNA news agency.
