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Army helicopter crashes in Russia Three killed in Russian air crash
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A Russian military helicopter has crashed in the North Caucasus, Russian news agencies report. A Russian military helicopter has crashed in the troubled North Caucasus, killing at least three people, Russian news agencies report.
It was not immediately clear if anyone was hurt in the crash near the capital of North Ossetia, Vladikavkaz. Four people were injured in the crash near the capital of North Ossetia, Vladikavkaz.
Up to 14 people - including several generals - were on board, according to the Interfax news agency. Rescuers found five survivors out of up to 15 people - including several generals - who were reportedly on board the Mi-8 helicopter.
The helicopter was reportedly taking part in military exercises staged in the region. Rescue teams have been dispatched to the scene of the crash. The cause of the crash was not immediately known.
The Mi-8 - a workhorse helicopter used widely by the military - was reportedly taking part in military exercises staged in the region.