Italian military helicopter on EU peacekeeping mission crashes in Bosnia
The aircraft was involved in Operation Althea. The causes of the accident still have to be established.
An Italian CH-47 Chinook helicopter involved in the European Union's EUFOR peacekeeping mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina crashed near the town of Brčko on Thursday afternoon. The incident resulted in the tragic loss of life for several crew members, with twelve personnel sustaining injuries and being treated at a local hospital.
The crash occurred in the town of Gorice, approximately 180 kilometers northeast of Sarajevo. EUFOR has urged citizens to avoid spreading unverified information and to obtain updates solely from official sources. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, with further details expected upon completion of their inquiries.
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