Mi-28 Helicopter Crash in Southwestern Russia

A military Mi-28 helicopter crashed in the Kaluga region of southwestern Russia, resulting in the death of its crew, as confirmed by the Russian Defense Ministry. The preliminary cause of the crash is reported to be a technical malfunction, with the incident occurring in an uninhabited forest area approximately 150 kilometers from the Ukrainian border. Meanwhile, a separate aviation disaster occurred in Nepal, where a Saurya Airlines passenger plane carrying 19 people crashed during takeoff at Kathmandu's Tribhuvan International Airport, leading to the death of 18 individuals. Rescue operations are ongoing, with the pilot being the sole survivor pulled from the wreckage. Both incidents highlight ongoing concerns regarding aviation safety in military and civilian contexts.