Turkish Military Helicopter Crash Claims Four Lives in Malatya

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, the Turkish Ministry of Defense has announced that four soldiers lost their lives when a military helicopter, identified as an S-70 model, crashed in the eastern province of Malatya. The incident took place on Thursday, November 12, 2026, in the Yeşilÿurt district of Malatya province. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

In its initial statement, the Turkish Ministry of Defense had reported that rescue teams had reached the crash site and commenced search and rescue operations. The helicopter crash resulted in a fire at the scene, which also spread to an adjacent house. Firefighting crews were deployed to contain the blaze.