As a result of the crash of a small rented aircraft on the service of the U.S. Army in the Philippines, one American soldier and three contractors from the Pentagon were killed. The victims have been identified, and investigative actions have begun.
According to local authorities, the incident occurred on the island of Luzon, when the plane was making a routine flight. The incident has caused a huge resonance both in the military community and among local residents. The rescue team was directed to the site of the incident, while emergency services have already begun working to assist those affected.
"This is a tragic day for all of us. We have lost one of our comrades and three colleagues who worked with us. Our hearts and thoughts are with their families right now. We are starting to investigate to clarify all the circumstances of this air disaster," - reported the representative of the military command.
Detailed information about the plane crash is currently not disclosed, but American and Filipino authorities are working together to determine the causes of what happened.
