Head of the Republic Sholban Kara-ool has confirmed the discovery of the wreckage of the helicopter, APA reports quoting RIA Novosti.
According to the source, the remains of 10 people were found at the scene as well.
Pieces of metal were found on Friday, August 7, on the slope of a mountain ridge in the upper reaches of the river Ulug-on the border Kyzylskogo and Todzha district of Tuva. Specialists saw the wreckage with the word "Tuva-Avia".
The Tuva Airlines Mi-8 helicopter with at least 12 people on board disappeared on October 10, 2014, during a private flight. The helicopter was flying from town Sarug to Kyzyl.
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