Eight on board as Ugandan helicopter crashes in Somalia’s capital

An Ugandan military helicopter carrying eight people has crashed at Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia.

The incident happened on Tuesday in the military section of the airport. After the helicopter hit the ground, a fire broke out, but emergency services arrived quickly and managed to control the flames before they spread further.

At this time, it is still unclear what caused the helicopter to crash. The Somali Civil Aviation Authority has started an investigation to find out the exact reason behind the accident. Officials have also not released information about possible injuries or deaths.

According to Ahmed Maalim, head of the aviation authority, the helicopter had flown into Mogadishu from Balidogle airbase, which is located in the Lower Shabelle region of Somalia. The base is known for hosting both Somali and foreign troops who are involved in security operations against insurgents.

Ugandan troops are in Somalia as part of the African Union peacekeeping mission known as ATMIS. Their main task is to support the Somali government in its ongoing battle against al-Shabab militants. The militant group has been fighting to overthrow the Somali government for more than a decade and often carries out deadly attacks on soldiers and civilians.

he helicopter crash has raised fresh concerns about the safety of military aircraft and the risks faced by troops operating in conflict zones. Many people fear that such accidents could weaken the fight against insurgentsif not properly addressed.

helicopter crash has raised fresh concerns about the safety of military aircraft and the risks faced by troops operating in conflict zones. Many people fear that such accidents could weaken the fight against insurgentss in the future.