The Russian helicopter fell at the sea
The village of Barentsburg on Spitsbergen. Photo: Wikipedia Near Spitsbergen, the Russian Mi-8 helicopter fell into the sea, Interfax reports citing a source in international aviation search services and salvation. The helicopter was heading to the mining village of Barentsburg, where the Russian company Arcticugol is conducting mining. Before the crash, the helicopter did not give a distress signal. According to preliminary data, eight people were on board.