Military helicopter crashes in Georgia

A military helicopter has crashed in the Bolnisi municipality of the Georgian region of Kvemo-Kartli, resulting in the death of the pilot.

The information about the deceased was confirmed by Zurab Shainidze, a representative of the Municipality of Disveli village, near which the helicopter crashed.

The Georgian Ministry of Defence has launched an inquiry after the crash.

A detailed inspection will be carried out to establish the reasons for the accident. The ministry expressed condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.