3 soldiers killed in helicopter crash in Algeria

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An Algerian Air Force helicopter crashed in central El Menia province, killing all three crew members aboard, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defense, Report informs, citing Xinhua.

The statement said a Mi-171 helicopter went down during a night training operation near the El Menia airport.

The Algerian Army Chief of Staff, Said Chengriha, has ordered an investigation into the accident.

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