Bosnia, Italy: Four personnel were killed and 11 others injured after an Italian CH-47 Chinook military helicopter crashed during a routine training exercise in Bosnia and Herzegovina on Thursday evening, according to the European Union Force (EUFOR).
The accident took place on October 29, 2026, in the Gorice area near Brcko. In a statement, EUFOR’s Public Affairs Office said the injured personnel were in stable condition and receiving medical treatment.
Emergency Teams Rush to Crash Site
Emergency responders from Bosnia and Herzegovina, along with members of EUFOR’s Liaison and Observation Team, reached the crash site. They recovered the personnel involved and shifted them to medical facilities in Brcko, the statement said.
EUFOR clarified that no civilians were injured in the incident. It also confirmed that the crash caused no damage to civilian infrastructure, property or vehicles.
Investigation Underway to Determine Cause
The EUFOR said a detailed investigation was underway to establish the circumstances and facts surrounding the crash. The force added that further information would be shared once it became available and had been verified.
It also appealed to the public not to circulate unverified information or speculate about the identities and nationalities of those involved, urging people to follow its official channels for updates.
Giorgia Meloni Expresses Condolences
Expressing sorrow over the loss of life, EUFOR extended its condolences to the families and friends of the deceased, saying it was deeply saddened by the incident.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni also expressed grief over the crash involving Italian personnel serving with the EU mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In a post on X, she conveyed her thoughts to the victims, their families and everyone involved in the peace and stability mission, while expressing the Italian government’s solidarity and support.