IDF helicopter crashes in Rafah, two soldiers dead

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An IDF helicopter crashed overnight in a still unexplained accident in Rafah, killing two soldiers, including the lead pilot, and wounding seven soldiers on board, Report informs referring to The Jerusalem Post.

Four soldiers were seriously wounded, and three were moderately wounded.

The accident occurred after midnight in an attempt to rescue a wounded soldier in the field with Unit 669 forces.

Further, the accident occurred as the helicopter was close to the ground.

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