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Russian Helicopter Crash Kills Five Defense Officials in Dagestan

11/10/2025

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A Russian helicopter crashed in Dagestan on November 7, killing five senior members of Kizlyar Electromechanical Plant, a U.S.-sanctioned defense manufacturer tied to the Ukraine conflict.
Video footage shows the helicopter losing its tail during a botched landing and crashing into a residential building in Achi-Su after drifting over Caspian Sea.
The incident sparked criticism as people questioned the pilot's decision to attempt a second takeoff after the initial failure.

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A Russian helicopter crashed in Dagestan on November 7, killing five senior members of Kizlyar Electromechanical Plant, a U.S.-sanctioned defense manufacturer tied to the Ukraine conflict.
Video footage shows the helicopter losing its tail during a botched landing and crashing into a residential building in Achi-Su after drifting over Caspian Sea.
The incident sparked criticism as people questioned the pilot's decision to attempt a second takeoff after the initial failure.