Two U.S. service members have been killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan, According to the statement from the U.S. forces in Afghanistan.

The statement says Wednesday that the cause of the crash is under investigation, however preliminary reports do not indicate it was caused by enemy fire.

It added further that in accordance with U.S. Department of Defense policy, the names of the service members killed in action are being withheld until 24 hours after notification of next of kin is complete.

The Afghan Taliban claimed responsibility for downing the helicopter, which it said crashed in Logar province south of the capital Kabul.

"U.S. Chinook helicopter shot down and completely destroyed last night while trying to raid Mujahideen (Taliban) position in Pangram area of Sarkh, Logar," Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said in a tweet.

It was not possible to independently verify the group's claim.

The Taliban often claims responsibility for accidental crashes, and the Afghan government ruled out their involvement

Source:https://www.newsblenda.com/post/entertainment/two-u-s-service-members-killed-in-helicopter-crash-in-afghanistan.html

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