Bosnia: Fatalities and Injuries as EU Peacekeeping Helicopter Crashes
An Italian military helicopter operating as part of the EU peacekeeping force crashed in northeastern Bosnia during a routine mission, with local officials reporting casualties.
An Italian military helicopter operating under the European Union peacekeeping mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (EUFOR) crashed in the northeast of the country, near the city of Brčko.
According to German outlet Der Spiegel, the defense ministry in Rome confirmed the aircraft belonged to the Italian military and that several soldiers were killed. Greek newspaper Ta Nea reported, citing Brčko Mayor Siniša Milić, that at least three people died and 12 others were injured.
EUFOR headquarters in Sarajevo stated that the helicopter went down during a routine operational flight. The cause of the crash remains unclear, and further details have not yet been released.
Sources: Der Spiegel, Ta Nea
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