KYIV, Ukraine, Aug 31, 2023 (BSS/AFP) - Six Ukrainian soldiers were killed when two military helicopters crashed on a combat mission in the country's east on Tuesday, state investigators said Thursday.

"Two Mi-8 military helicopters crashed during a combat mission. Six servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine died," the State Bureau of Investigation said in a statement, adding that its probe was examining possible safety breaches during or in preparation for the flight.