Pakistan Army Mi-17 Helicopter Crashes Near Muzaffarabad in PoK; All Personnel on Board Killed

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:58pm on 10 Jun 2026,Wednesday International

A Pakistan Army Aviation Mi-17 helicopter crashed shortly after take-off near Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on June 10, 2026, killing all military personnel on board. According to Pakistan's military media wing, the crash was caused by a suspected technical fault, though a formal inquiry has been ordered to determine the exact cause. Emergency teams rushed to the site, but no survivors were found. The incident occurred amid heightened tensions and protests in the region, although authorities stated there was no indication that the unrest was linked to the crash. Senior Pakistani leaders expressed condolences to the victims' families. (PC: AP)

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