Two US service members die in Afghanistan copter crash

KABUL, Nov 20 (Reuters): Two United States service members were killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan on Wednesday, the US military said in a statement.

"The cause of the crash is under investigation, however preliminary reports do not indicate it was caused by enemy fire," the statement said.

The Afghan Taliban claimed responsibility for downing the helicopter, which it said crashed in Logar province south of the capital Kabul.

"US Chinook helicopter shot down and completely destroyed last night while trying to raid Mujahideen (Taliban) position in Pangram area of Sarkh, Logar," Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said in a tweet.

It was not possible to independently verify the group's claim.

The Taliban often claims responsibility for accidental crashes.