At least three dead after AU helicopter crashes at airport in Somalia
Summary
A helicopter from an African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia crashed at the Mogadishu airport, killing at least three people. The helicopter, operated by the Ugandan Air Force, was attempting to land and had taken off from Baledogle Airfield with eight people on board. The situation at the airport is now back to normal, with flights resuming.Key Facts
- A helicopter crash happened at Mogadishu's international airport.
- The crash involved an African Union mission helicopter, operated by the Ugandan Air Force.
- At least three people died in the incident.
- The helicopter had eight people on board; the status of the other five is unknown.
- Witnesses saw the helicopter fall and explode, creating a fire.
- Flights at the airport were briefly delayed but are now back to normal.
- The African Union mission has over 11,000 personnel in Somalia.
- The mission helps the Somali military fight against the armed group al-Shabab.
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