According to Agence France Presse, the Ukrainian State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) issued a statement on August 31st local time stating that two Mi-8 military helicopters crashed during a combat mission in eastern Ukraine, resulting in the death of six soldiers. Image source: A screenshot of a news report by Al Jazeera TV in Qatar. According to reports, the crash occurred on August 29th local time, in the Kramatorsk region located in the eastern part of Donetsk. The Ukrainian National Bureau of Investigation did not provide a detailed explanation of the specific situation. The statement also said that the pre-trial investigation of the Ukrainian Security Intelligence Agency would temporarily focus on whether there were violations of security regulations during the flight or preparation process. In addition, the investigation will also determine whether the enemy may have engaged in destructive behavior towards the helicopter. The statement stated that the investigators will also inspect the data from the flight recorder and the technical condition of the helicopter. According to Agence France Presse, the Mi-8 military helicopter is often used by Ukraine to carry out combat missions, with each helicopter carrying three crew members.