A Mi-24 attack helicopter crashed in the Russian-occupied territory of Abkhazia on 2 April, Paralel.Az reports citing Ukrainska Pravda.

The helicopter made a "hard landing" in the Gudauta district.

The crew members are alive, but they suffered injuries. Lev Kvitsinia, Minister for Emergency Situations of Abkhazia, arrived at the scene. The causes of the incident are being investigated.