Taliban Helicopter Crash Results in Multiple Deaths & Injuries

Sources told Afghanistan International that a Taliban helicopter crashed into the Firozkoh-Harirud river, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries.

The helicopter was reportedly on the way to Ghor province to rescue two people who had drowned in the river. The Taliban are currently "gathering information about this incident" and have not yet made an official comment.

Local sources confirmed to Afghanistan International that several deceased and injured individuals have been transported to the hospital in Ghor following the crash.

The helicopter went down near the office of the Taliban’s governor in Ghor. Images obtained by Afghanistan International show the wreckage of the helicopter near the riverbank, with people gathered around it.