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Ocober 29, 2013: Helicopter crashes in Moscow near residential area

Moscow:  The Russian Emergencies Ministry has confirmed the crash of a helicopter in Moscow’s Zhulebino neighborhood, saying its pilots managed to eject in time, but received trauma injuries.

The ministry did not immediately provide details on the make of the helicopter.It was experimental military helicopter Ka-52. Eyewitnesses of the accident told Interfax the helicopter’s crash was followed by two loud explosions. The aircraft fell in a wooded area, reportedly near a helipad. Thick smoke from the fire is now covering the neighborhood.