The defense ministry of Afghanistan confirmed that on Sunday, two pilots lost their lives in the northern region of the country as a result of a military helicopter crash manufactured by the United States.

According to a tweet by the defense minister, an MD-530 helicopter from Afghanistan's air force, en route from Mazar-e-Sharif airfield to Samangan, collided with an electricity pylon, resulting in the incident.

In September, a Black Hawk helicopter, which came under Taliban control following the tumultuous US withdrawal from Afghanistan, crashed during a training session in Kabul. Tragically, the accident claimed the lives of two pilots and one crew member.

During their departure from the country in 2021, the US military left behind a substantial amount of equipment, such as aircraft, vehicles, weapons, and other hardware, which they claimed had been made inoperable.

In addition, certain helicopters were flown by former Afghan government forces to Central Asian nations prior to the Taliban assuming complete control over the country.

The Taliban authorities have reportedly succeeded in restoring a number of aircraft, including helicopters, which are believed to be currently operated by pilots from the former government forces. 

On August 31 of last year, the regime commemorated the first anniversary of their return to power by organizing a military parade where they prominently displayed a wide range of equipment.