French officer died in the crash of a helicopter in Cote d’ Ivoire during joint French-Ivorian training , the French Army said Wednesday.
“ The Army deeply regrets the death of Lt. Alexandre Arnaud… in Cote d’ Ivoire . He died in a flight on a mission during the joint training of French and Ivorian forces , ” the army said on Twitter .
According to the army, Gazelle helicopter crashed on Tuesday about 12. 5 miles east of the city of Abidjan. The two injured were transported to the French forces’ medical facility in the country, but 25- year - old Arnaud succumbed to his wounds late on Tuesday.
The Defense Ministry offered condolences to the young man ’ s family and friends.
(Sputnik )
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