Bosnia, an Italian military helicopter crashes. At least 3 dead and 12 injured
Tragic accident for a CH-47 engaged in the Eufor Althea operation. Giorgia Meloni's condolences.
Quick Look
- An Italian CH-47 helicopter from the Eufor Althea operation crashed in Bosnia-Herzegovina.
- The mayor of Brčko confirmed three dead and twelve injured.
- The Ministry of Defense awaits updates on the conditions of the personnel.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
The Eufor mission has been present in Bosnia-Herzegovina since 2004, taking over from the NATO peacekeeping force.
An Italian helicopter, a CH 47, engaged in the Eufor Althea operation in Bosnia-Herzegovina, crashed this afternoon for reasons still under investigation. Emergency services arrived promptly. At the moment, the Italian Ministry of Defense said, "it is not possible to release further statements, awaiting more precise information, especially on the health conditions of the personnel". The mayor of Brčko Siniša Milić told ANSA: "Three people died and twelve were injured. All were treated in a hospital in Brčko. The medical staff is on alert."
Meloni's reaction
"The news of the tragic accident involving an Italian EUFOR helicopter in Bosnia-Herzegovina is a source of deep sorrow. My thoughts go to the victims, their families and all those who, engaged in the mission for peace and stability in the region, are experiencing hours of anguish. My most sincere sympathy and that of the Italian Government goes to them", Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni wrote in X.
The mission
The Eufor mission has been present in Bosnia-Herzegovina since 2004, when it took over from the NATO peacekeeping force deployed after the 1992-1995 war. It currently has several hundred soldiers from 24 European countries.
The type of helicopter
The CH-47 is an aircraft produced by Boeing in Philadelphia and in service with the Army for over fifty years. Very versatile, he has conducted missions of both an operational and humanitarian nature on the national territory and abroad. The CH-47 is capable of carrying 54 men or, alternatively, a load of 11,340 kilograms. Its maximum speed is approximately 300 km per hour.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Dissemination of further medical bulletins on the conditions of the wounded
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What are the exact causes of the helicopter crash?
- What are the detailed conditions of the twelve wounded?
