INTERNATIONAL — March 23, 2026
Islamic Emirate Ministry of Foreign Affairs Expresses Condolences Over Qatar Helicopter Crash
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate expressed condolences to Qatar, Turkey and victims' families over a helicopter crash in Qatar that killed seven people. Qatari officials said the crash was due to a technical malfunction, while Turkey detailed the casualties as four Qatari soldiers, one Turkish soldier and two aviation technicians.
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate has expressed condolences to the governments of Qatar and Turkey, as well as the families of the victims, following a helicopter crash in Qatar.
According to the ministry, seven members of the joint Qatar-Turkey forces were killed in the incident.
The Qatari Ministry of Defense announced that a military helicopter crashed in territorial waters due to a technical malfunction while on a mission.
The Turkish Ministry of Defense stated that the crash killed four Qatari soldiers, one Turkish soldier and two technicians from an aviation company.
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