U.S. helicopter crashes in Iraq; at least 1 dead

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U.S. helicopter crashes in Iraq; at least 1 dead
“The aircraft was conducting a partnered counterterrorism mission.”
by Courtney Kube and Alastair Jamieson / Aug.20.2018 / 5:09 AM ET

An American helicopter crashed in Iraq early Monday, killing at least one member of the U.S.-led coalition and injuring multiple others, U.S. officials said.

There were no immediate indications that enemy fire was involved in the crash, which happened at approximately 1 a.m. local time (8 p.m. ET Sunday).

“All personnel were recovered … and three were evacuated for further treatment,” the joint Operation Inherent Resolve said in a statement. “The aircraft was conducting a partnered counterterrorism mission.”

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