Five soldiers based at Kentucky's Fort Campbell died when their helicopter crashed over the weekend in the eastern Mediterranean.
The Pentagon says they were part of the Army's special operations forces.
They died during an air refueling mission while training.
This is part of an increased us military presence in the eastern Mediterranean since the Hamas attack on Israel on October the seventh.
Although they were based at Fort Campbell, the five were not natives of Kentucky.
Governor Andy Beshear put out this statement, quote, This is a heartbreaking reminder of the sacrifices these heroes make for our country and our freedoms.
Please join Brittany and me and praying for the families, friends and fellow service members of these American heroes.
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