Армия США возобновила полеты вертолетов Apache после трагедии на Форт-Худ

Военно-воздушные силы США возобновили учебные полеты на вертолетах AH-64 Apache, приостановившиеся после смертельного инцидента на базе Форт-Худ. Командование заявило о завершении проверки безопасности, но не раскрыло детали причин аварии, которые остаются под следствием.

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