At least five Afghan National Army soldiers, including two pilots, were killed when an ANA chopper crashed in Farah province, local officials said Saturday. 

The crash happened on Friday night at about 9pm in Khaksafid district of Farah province, Pajhwok news reported. 

Pajhwok quoted Dadullah Qaneh, a member of the provincial council, as saying the crash happened in Ranng village.

He said the helicopter was heading to Farah from 207th Zafar Military Corps when it crash due to technical problems.