Russian helicopter crashes, killing four after losing control

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<p>At least four individuals lost their lives and two others were injured when a helicopter carrying staff from a Russian military factory crashed in the southern Dagestan region of Russia.</p>
<p>The incident, captured on video, showed a Ka-226 light utility helicopter attempting to land on a beach when its tail hit the ground, breaking off the tail rotor.</p>
<p>The pilot tried to climb higher; however, control was lost, and the helicopter spun out of control before crashing into a residential building near Achi-Su village, killing all four onboard.</p>
<p>Local reports identified Achalo Magomedov, deputy general director for construction and transport support at Kizlyar Electromechanical Plant, among the deceased.</p>
<p>Videos from the scene showed firefighting efforts as flames consumed the building, reducing it to rubble.</p>
<p>Another clip displayed the moment of impact, with the helicopter tearing through the roof before igniting in flames.</p>
<p>The helicopter was reportedly transporting employees of Kizlyar Electromechanical Plant, a company sanctioned by the European Union for manufacturing aircraft components used by the Russian military.</p>
<p>The EU described the company as “responsible for materially supporting actions that undermine or threaten Ukraine’s territorial integrity, sovereignty, and independence.”</p>
<p>The deadly crash coincided with Russia’s increased aerial strikes on Ukraine, including a barrage of drones and missiles launched overnight, killing at least three people and damaging key energy infrastructure across three regions.</p>
<p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia fired more than 450 drones and 45 missiles during this latest attack wave.</p>