Russian Emergency Ministry MI-8 Helicopter Loses Contact

The MI-8 helicopter of the Russian Emergency Ministry has lost contact while flying over Lake Onega, with a crew of three on board. This was reported by the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations.

According to the statement, 'During a training flight over Lake Onega, the MI-8 helicopter of the Russian Emergency Ministry's Northwestern Aviation Search and Rescue Center lost contact.'

Search and rescue operations have been organized.