A US service member was killed and several other troops injured when their helicopter crashed during anti-jihadi operations in Iraq, officials said today.
The crash appeared to have been accidental, as there were no indications it was caused by hostile fire, Pentagon spokesman Colonel Rob Manning said.
A statement from the US-led coalition that is helping Iraqi partners fight the Islamic State group said the crash occurred around 2200 GMT on Sunday.
"All personnel were recovered by coalition forces immediately following the incident and three were evacuated for further treatment," Manning said.
Manning did not release the nationalities of the injured.
Officials did not provide immediate details on the location of the crash but noted it was "conducting a partnered counterterrorism mission."
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