Russian Military Helicopter with 22 Onboard Missing Near Kamchatka Peninsula
Date: August 31, 2024
Location: Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia
A Russian military helicopter, a Mi-8, has gone missing in the remote Kamchatka Peninsula with 22 people on board. The helicopter, carrying 19 passengers and 3 crew members, lost contact while flying near the Vachkazhets volcano.
The incident occurred at approximately 16:15 local time (0415 GMT). The helicopter vanished from radar shortly after takeoff, with no distress signals reported by the crew. Dense fog in the area is hampering search and rescue operations, making the mission challenging.
Kamchatka, known for its stunning natural landscapes and popular with tourists, is located nine hours ahead of Moscow. Local authorities, including Kamchatka Governor Vladimir Solodov, are closely monitoring the situation as rescue efforts continue.
This incident adds to the concerns over aviation safety in Russia’s remote regions, where harsh weather conditions often complicate air travel.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.