The Smart Marty Sky Dispatch
4 killed in Italian helicopter crash during EU peacekeeping operation in Bosnia
An Italian CH-47 Chinook military helicopter crashed during routine training in Bosnia and Herzegovina, killing four personnel and injuring 11 others. EUFOR confirmed an investigation is underway, while Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed deep grief and solidarity with the victims families.
Four Italian service members were killed and 11 others were injured when a Chinook helicopter crashed during routine training in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The incident occurred in the Gorice sector near Brčko on October 29, 2026, while the aircraft was operating under EUFOR, the European Union peacekeeping mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
EUFOR confirmed 11 personnel who were wounded remain in stable condition and are receiving medical treatment. Local emergency services and EUFOR teams assisted at the scene and transported the injured to medical centres in Brčko.
EUFOR stated that no civilians were harmed and no damage to civilian infrastructure or property was reported. A thorough investigation into the accident is underway, with additional updates to follow as facts are verified.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed grief over the loss of Italian EUFOR personnel. EUFOR called for restraint and advised consulting official platforms for authentic updates.