Helicopter crashes in Russia near Ukrainian border (VIDEOS)
An unidentified helicopter has crashed in Bryansk Region, Russia near the Ukrainian border. No information is available regarding casualties, local emergency services said on Saturday. According to a TASS source, preliminary data indicates that the aircraft went down after its engine caught fire.
Videos shared on social media show the helicopter exploding mid-air and going down in a fireball. Other footage shows what appears to be the scene of the crash.
The Telegram channel Baza reported that a 51-year-woman was injured by the incident. She was reportedly hit by debris from the helicopter and suffered burns.
A RIA Novosti source said local emergency services were fighting the flames at the scene.
According to TASS, two people were killed in the incident.
