A helicopter with 22 people on board has gone missing in Russia's Kamchatka peninsula, losing communication shortly after takeoff near the Vachkajec volcano.
Rescue teams are searching for the missing Mi-8 helicopter in the Kamchatka peninsula, focusing efforts in a river valley where the helicopter was meant to fly.
The Mi-8, a widely used helicopter since the 1960s, disappeared from radar right after takeoff; the crew reported no issues prior to this.
Frequent accidents in Russia's far eastern region underscore the dangers posed by harsh weather and challenging terrain, complicating search and rescue efforts.
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