9 soldiers die in military helicopter crash in northern Colombia

9 soldiers die in military helicopter crash in northern Colombia

Colombian president expresses ‘great’ sadness over soldiers' deaths

By Sinan Dogan

BOGOTA (AA) - Nine soldiers lost their lives in a military helicopter crash in northern Colombia.

One general and eight soldiers died in the crash in the rural area of Guaraperia village, under the Bolivar administrative region.

In a statement on X, Colombian President Gustavo Petro expressed "great" sadness over the soldiers' deaths.

The military helicopter was reportedly involved in an operation against the drug and paramilitary group called "Clan del Golfo."

An investigation has been launched into the accident.

Several military personnel have lost their lives in helicopter accidents in the country since the beginning of the year.


*Writing by Zehra Nur Duz in Ankara

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