A helicopter from the African Union crashed at Aden Abdulle International Airport in Mogadishu, killing three individuals and injuring others. The helicopter, originally belonging to the Ugandan Air Force, was part of the AUSSOM peacekeeping mission. Three of the eight passengers were rescued and hospitalized. The crash caused munitions to detonate, damaging nearby structures. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, while investigations are being conducted to find the crash's cause. The airport remains operational amid the incident.
The African Union helicopter crash at Mogadishu's Aden Abdulle International Airport resulted in the deaths of three individuals, with eight passengers aboard. Three survivors were taken to the hospital for injuries sustained.
The helicopter, originally from the Ugandan Air Force, was engaged in the AUSSOM peacekeeping mission and crashed shortly before landing, causing munitions on board to explode and damaging nearby structures.
Search and rescue operations commenced promptly to recover the remaining passengers and crew members, while an investigation is in progress to ascertain the cause of the crash.
Despite the incident, Mogadishu's international airport remains operational, with the Somali Civil Aviation Authority actively involved in the ongoing investigations regarding the helicopter crash.
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