Saturday, July 09, 2005

Update on the Downed Helicopter in Afghanistan

Sixteen servicemen are confirmed dead in the crash. It is believed that the MH-47 Chinook was brought down by an RPG round hit that was observed by pilots in a second MH-47 Chinook helicopter that was apart of the same mission. What was the mission? The mission was to deliver ground support to a lookout post that was reported to be under attack. In addition to the confirmed helicopter deaths, another four Navy Seal servicemen who occupied the lookout post are now reported missing.

Update: One serviceman rescued, two confirmed dead, and the fourth is still missing.

Update: Fate of the Fourth serviceman?