Provincial elections are underway in Iraq, with the results expected to be announced tomorrow. A helicopter of the Iraqi Air Force crashed during election duty, resulting in the death of a pilot and severe injuries to another. According to a statement from the Iraqi Air Force, the helicopter was on a surveillance mission in the southern outskirts of Kirkuk when it lost contact with the control tower. A search team was sent to find the helicopter, and it was located in a mountainous area. The body of one pilot was recovered, while the other pilot was taken to the hospital in critical condition. The crash was attributed to technical issues, and an inquiry committee has been formed to investigate the incident. Voter turnout in today’s provincial elections in Iraq was 41%, and preliminary results are expected to be announced tomorrow.