A Ugandan military helicopter crashed at the Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu, leaving eight people on board amidst ongoing investigations into the cause. Eyewitness accounts report that a fire erupted quickly after the accident, but emergency services were able to contain the flames rapidly. Videos captured at the scene displayed thick smoke billowing from the site.
Ugandan Military Helicopter Crashes at Mogadishu Airport
Ugandan Military Helicopter Crashes at Mogadishu Airport
Investigations are underway following a helicopter crash involving Ugandan troops in Somalia's capital.
Farah Abdulle, an airport staff member, recounted the distressing moment, stating, “We heard the blast and saw smoke and flames over a helicopter. The smoke entirely covered the helicopter.” The Somali Civil Aviation Authority’s head, Ahmed Maalim, confirmed that the helicopter had just arrived from Balidogle airbase in the Lower Shabelle region.
Although specifics about casualties remain unclear, Maalim indicated that an investigation is actively underway to determine the circumstances leading to the crash. This incident underscores the ongoing role of Ugandan troops in the African Union force, supporting the Somali government in its fight against the al-Qaeda-affiliated al-Shabab group, which has been engaged in violent insurgency throughout the country.
As the situation develops, further updates will emerge from ongoing investigations, shedding light on this tragic event.
Although specifics about casualties remain unclear, Maalim indicated that an investigation is actively underway to determine the circumstances leading to the crash. This incident underscores the ongoing role of Ugandan troops in the African Union force, supporting the Somali government in its fight against the al-Qaeda-affiliated al-Shabab group, which has been engaged in violent insurgency throughout the country.
As the situation develops, further updates will emerge from ongoing investigations, shedding light on this tragic event.
