Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and EUFOR officials have expressed profound condolences to the victims' families, while urging the public to avoid unverified speculation.
Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina): An Italian Chinook military helicopter crashed during routine training in Bosnia and Herzegovina on Thursday evening, leaving four service members dead and 11 others injured, the European Union Force (EUFOR) announced.
The fatal crash occurred in the Gorice sector near Brčko on October 29. In an official communiqué issued by the EUFOR Public Affairs Office, authorities confirmed that the 11 injured personnel remain in stable condition while receiving medical treatment.
Local emergency medical services from Bosnia and Herzegovina, working alongside EUFOR Liaison and Observation Team personnel, rushed to the scene, extracted the victims, and transferred them to medical centres in Brčko, the statement detailed.
EUFOR confirmed that no civilians were injured and no damage was reported to civilian infrastructure, property, or vehicles as a result of the incident.
The peacekeeping mission stated that a thorough investigation is underway to determine the precise cause of the accident, noting that additional bulletins will be published once facts are verified.
Furthermore, EUFOR urged the public to refrain from spreading unverified rumours or speculating about the identities and nationalities of the personnel involved, advising citizens to rely on its official platforms for verified updates.
Expressing profound grief over the loss of life, EUFOR offered its deepest condolences to the families and friends of the deceased, stating that the force was deeply shaken by the tragedy.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also expressed sorrow regarding the crash involving Italian EUFOR personnel. In a statement published on X, she extended her sympathies to the victims, their families, and all personnel deployed to maintain peace and stability in the region, offering support and solidarity on behalf of the Italian government.
The aircraft was operating under EUFOR, the European Union's peacekeeping mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which is currently under Italian command.
ANI
Published: 30 Oct 2026, 06:58 am IST
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