Four Turkish military personnel have been killed after an S-70 helicopter crashed in the eastern province of Malatya on Thursday, Türkiye's Defence Ministry said.
The cause of the crash remains unknown. The ministry confirmed the deaths in a statement, describing the victims as “our four military comrades”.
Emergency services rushed to the scene after the wreckage was located. Search and rescue operations were launched immediately.
Footage broadcast by local media showed ambulances, police and firefighting vehicles at the crash site. Smoke and flames could also be seen rising from the wreckage.
The Defence Ministry said the helicopter had been found before rescue teams began operations. No further details about the circumstances of the crash were immediately available.
The S-70 is a military helicopter based on the Black Hawk platform, widely used for transport and operational support.
The aircraft is used by military forces in various roles, including transporting personnel and carrying out search and rescue missions.
An investigation is expected to establish what caused Thursday's crash. The identities of the four personnel and further details about the flight had not been released at the time of reporting.
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