Helicopter crash in Bosnia: At least 4 killed, 11 injured as Italian Chinook crashes
An Italian CH-47 Chinook helicopter operated by the EU peacekeeping force crashed in northern Bosnia during a training exercise. The incident resulted in four fatalities and 11 injuries, with an investigation currently underway.
Why it matters
The crash impacts international peacekeeping operations in the Balkans and highlights the risks associated with military training missions in the region.
A helicopter operated by the European Union peacekeeping force in Bosnia and Herzegovina crashed during a routine training exercise in the country's north on Friday, killing four personnel on board and injuring 11 others, according to a statement from the force.The Italian CH-47 Chinook helicopter crashed in an area near the town of Brcko.
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