International Army Games halted after A Military Helicopter Crashed in Central Russia

The helicopter smashed amid a show flight at an airshow in Russia’s Ryazan district.

One pilot passed on when the Mil Mi-28N assault helicopter (NATO reporting name Havoc) he was guiding smashed amid an exhibit flight at an airshow in Russia, the Defense Ministry affirmed Sunday.

“The “Berkut” aerobatics team Mi-28 helicopter crashed today while performing demonstration flights at the Dubrovichi area in Ryazan Region,” the service’s press office affirmed.

As per the Defense Ministry, the reason behind the accident was a hydraulic system disappointment. Taking after the accident, all Mi-28 flights were suspended.

“By the choice of Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Air Force Lieutenant General V.N. Bondarev, Mi-28 helicopter flights are incidentally suspended,” the ministry said in an announcement.

The accident occurred at the Aviadarts competition, which is a part of the International Army Games currently in Russia. The competition was stopped after the accident.