Venezuelan Mi-35 helicopter crashes amid drills aimed at 'repelling possible aggression from the United States'

Russian Aviaton » Friday February 8, 2019 13:46 MSK

Military servicemen from the Venezuelan armed forces were injured in a helicopter crash in the country's western state of Cojedes, on 4 February, Venezuela al Dia reported.

Five soldiers were injured amid a training exercise aimed at "repelling possible aggression from the United States", according to the online media outlet Venezuela al Dia.

The soldiers reportedly received prompt medical attention, and their lives are not in danger. The servicemen were diagnosed with multiple head injuries, as well as injuries to the chest and abdomen, according to Venezuela al Dia.

The reasons for the crash have not been made public, no official statement has been provided by the government.

The incident took place days after US President Donald Trump confirmed in an interview with the CBS broadcaster that US military intervention in Venezuela was "an option".

#6Feb Siniestro de helicóptero MI 35 de la aviación del Ejército Venezolano se registró el pasado lunes en El Pao, estado Cojedes. Se reportaron cinco heridos en el accidente, todos politraumatizados. pic.twitter.com/SUzbylFxE1
— Lisbeth Barboza Ruiz (@BarbozaRuiz) February 6, 2019

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