According to the military’s media wing, the Mi-17 helicopter went down during take-off. While officials confirmed there were no survivors, the exact number of casualties was not immediately specified.

“All personnel on board embraced Shahadat (martyrdom),” the military statement added.

Kashmir remains a highly sensitive region, divided between India and Pakistan and long marked by military tensions and periodic conflict. Authorities noted that the crash occurred amid heightened security in the area following recent unrest linked to a banned protest movement.