U.S. Media: Two U.S. Military Rescue Helicopters Hit, No Injuries Reported
On April 3, Xinhua News Agency reported from Washington that two U.S. military helicopters were hit by Iranian fire while conducting a search and rescue operation for a downed U.S. military aircraft pilot within Iranian territory, with no injuries reported among the crew on board.
Earlier that day, a U.S. Air Force F-15E fighter jet was shot down over Iran. U.S. search and rescue aircraft and helicopters entered Iranian territory, located and rescued one crew member, and were searching for a second crew member. (End)
Two U.S. helicopters were struck by Iranian fire while conducting a rescue operation in Iran on April 3. The helicopters were searching for pilots after an F-15E fighter jet was shot down earlier that day. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the crew of the helicopters.
- Two U.S. helicopters were hit by Iranian fire during a rescue operation.
- No injuries were reported among the helicopter crew.
- An F-15E fighter jet was shot down earlier the same day in Iranian airspace.
- The U.S. helicopters entered Iranian territory to rescue downed pilots.