A military helicopter crashed in the United Arab Emirates, killing two soldiers, according to a report by Al Jazeera. The UAE Ministry of Defence stated that the incident occurred while the aircraft was on duty and that a technical malfunction caused the crash. The ministry confirmed that both members of the armed forces on board lost their lives.

In its statement, the Ministry of Defence described the deceased soldiers as martyrs, emphasizing that they died while performing their national duty. No further details about the location of the crash, the type of helicopter, or the specific mission were provided in the report.

Authorities have not released additional information about the investigation or possible safety measures following the accident.