All 11 members of the Macedonian Army (ARM), who were being transported in Mi-17 helicopter that crashed in the vicinity of Blace (Katlanovo region), died in the accident.
The transport helicopter "Mi-17" was coming back from the ALTHEA mission in Bosnia & Herzegovina. So far, there are no reports on what had caused the accident.
The helicopter crashed 50 meters from the first village houses and there are no civilian casualties.