7 Dead in Qatar Helicopter Crash

Seven people were killed after a Qatari helicopter crashed in the country’s territorial waters, officials from Qatar and Turkey confirmed Sunday.

The helicopter went down during a routine mission due to a technical malfunction, according to statements from the Qatari and Turkish defense ministries.

Those killed included four members of the Qatari military, one member of the joint Qatari-Turkish forces, and two technicians.

Authorities did not provide further details on the cause of the malfunction, but investigations are expected to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash.

The Turkish Defense Ministry emphasized that military cooperation and coordination between Turkey and Qatar will continue under existing agreements and operational plans.