A military Mi-17 helicopter crashed in Peru's Arequipa region, killing all 15 people on board. The Peruvian Air Force confirmed the deaths of four crew members and eleven passengers after the aircraft lost radio contact on Sunday.
Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs said that Indian aircraft have evacuated stranded people in Sri Lanka, including citizens from Germany, South Africa, Slovenia and United Kingdom.
Five Mi-17 helicopters and one Chinook helicopter were promptly pressed into service from nearby bases in the Northern Sector, ensuring maximum rescue capability and operational reach. Additional helicopters remain on standby to join the rescue efforts.
Devastating floods in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have killed over 200 people, destroyed homes, schools, roads, and power infrastructure, and stranded thousands. Rescue operations using helicopters and ground teams are ongoing, while local authorities declare emergencies and one-day mourning to honou
Uttarkashi district administration said that critically ill patients from Dharali and other border areas affected by the devastating cloudburst were sent to the district hospital via MI-17 helicopter.
The Indian Air Force is set to take part in relief and rescue operations for victims of the recent cloudburst in Kishtwar, sources said.
At present, two Mi-17 helicopters and one Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) are on standby at Jammu and Udhampur. Operations will commence as soon as the we
While the celebration of India's 79th Independence Day is underway, two Mi-17 helicopters of the Indian Air Force flew above the Red Fort, showering petals.
One Mi-17 helicopter flew with the Tiranga showering flower petals, and the other flew displaying a banner of Operation Sindoor, addin
A specialised team comprising one pilot and two aircrew divers was deployed onboard an Indian Air Force MI-17 helicopter to carry out aerial firefighting operations.
The statement reads, "The air evacuation operation from Chaten concluded this morning with the final sortie of MI-17 helicopters transporting army personnel to Pakyong Greenfield Airport. A total of 76 army personnel were airlifted in the first sortie carried out by three MI-17 helicopters.