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04-07-2025
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Somalia: Uganda's Military Helicopter Crash in Mogadishu Kills Five
Somalia: Uganda's Military Helicopter Crash in Mogadishu Kills Five | Firstpost Africa Somalia: Uganda's Military Helicopter Crash in Mogadishu Kills Five | Firstpost Africa A tragic incident unfolded in Somalia as a Ugandan military helicopter crashed in the capital, Mogadishu. The chopper turned into a ball of fire upon crashing, sending out huge plumes of thick black smoke into the air. The Mi-24 helicopter crashed at the Aden Adde International Airport, killing five Ugandan soldiers out of the eight people on board. The Ugandan military said the pilot, co-pilot and flight engineer survived with serious injuries and severe burns. The authorities have launched a probe into the crash of the chopper that was serving the African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia. The African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia helps the government fight the al-Shabaab, the al-Qaeda affiliate group. See More
The Advertiser
03-07-2025
- Politics
- The Advertiser
Five soldiers killed as helicopter crashes in Somalia
Five Ugandan soldiers are dead after a military helicopter serving the African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia crashed at an airport in Mogadishu, according to Ugandan authorities. The Mi-24 helicopter was arriving from an airfield in the Lower Shabelle region with eight people on board at the time of the crash in the capital on Wednesday. It originally belonged to the Ugandan Air Force but was being operated by the African Union peacekeeping mission. Uganda's military said the helicopter was on "a routine combat escort mission", and the pilot, co-pilot and flight engineer survived the crash with serious injuries and burns. Ahmed Moalim Hassan, director-general of the Somalia Civil Aviation Authority, told state media that investigations were under way. Abdirahim Ali, a nearby resident, said he saw "a huge explosion and smoke everywhere". Minor delays were reported at the Aden Adde airport, but flights and other operations have since resumed. The African Union peacekeeping mission, known as AUSSOM, is helping Somali authorities to fight al-Shabab, a rebel group that opposes the presence of foreign troops in the Horn of Africa nation. The mission includes troops from countries including Uganda and Kenya. Five Ugandan soldiers are dead after a military helicopter serving the African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia crashed at an airport in Mogadishu, according to Ugandan authorities. The Mi-24 helicopter was arriving from an airfield in the Lower Shabelle region with eight people on board at the time of the crash in the capital on Wednesday. It originally belonged to the Ugandan Air Force but was being operated by the African Union peacekeeping mission. Uganda's military said the helicopter was on "a routine combat escort mission", and the pilot, co-pilot and flight engineer survived the crash with serious injuries and burns. Ahmed Moalim Hassan, director-general of the Somalia Civil Aviation Authority, told state media that investigations were under way. Abdirahim Ali, a nearby resident, said he saw "a huge explosion and smoke everywhere". Minor delays were reported at the Aden Adde airport, but flights and other operations have since resumed. The African Union peacekeeping mission, known as AUSSOM, is helping Somali authorities to fight al-Shabab, a rebel group that opposes the presence of foreign troops in the Horn of Africa nation. The mission includes troops from countries including Uganda and Kenya. Five Ugandan soldiers are dead after a military helicopter serving the African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia crashed at an airport in Mogadishu, according to Ugandan authorities. The Mi-24 helicopter was arriving from an airfield in the Lower Shabelle region with eight people on board at the time of the crash in the capital on Wednesday. It originally belonged to the Ugandan Air Force but was being operated by the African Union peacekeeping mission. Uganda's military said the helicopter was on "a routine combat escort mission", and the pilot, co-pilot and flight engineer survived the crash with serious injuries and burns. Ahmed Moalim Hassan, director-general of the Somalia Civil Aviation Authority, told state media that investigations were under way. Abdirahim Ali, a nearby resident, said he saw "a huge explosion and smoke everywhere". Minor delays were reported at the Aden Adde airport, but flights and other operations have since resumed. The African Union peacekeeping mission, known as AUSSOM, is helping Somali authorities to fight al-Shabab, a rebel group that opposes the presence of foreign troops in the Horn of Africa nation. The mission includes troops from countries including Uganda and Kenya. Five Ugandan soldiers are dead after a military helicopter serving the African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia crashed at an airport in Mogadishu, according to Ugandan authorities. The Mi-24 helicopter was arriving from an airfield in the Lower Shabelle region with eight people on board at the time of the crash in the capital on Wednesday. It originally belonged to the Ugandan Air Force but was being operated by the African Union peacekeeping mission. Uganda's military said the helicopter was on "a routine combat escort mission", and the pilot, co-pilot and flight engineer survived the crash with serious injuries and burns. Ahmed Moalim Hassan, director-general of the Somalia Civil Aviation Authority, told state media that investigations were under way. Abdirahim Ali, a nearby resident, said he saw "a huge explosion and smoke everywhere". Minor delays were reported at the Aden Adde airport, but flights and other operations have since resumed. The African Union peacekeeping mission, known as AUSSOM, is helping Somali authorities to fight al-Shabab, a rebel group that opposes the presence of foreign troops in the Horn of Africa nation. The mission includes troops from countries including Uganda and Kenya.
Perth Now
03-07-2025
- Perth Now
Five soldiers killed as helicopter crashes in Somalia
Five Ugandan soldiers are dead after a military helicopter serving the African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia crashed at an airport in Mogadishu, according to Ugandan authorities. The Mi-24 helicopter was arriving from an airfield in the Lower Shabelle region with eight people on board at the time of the crash in the capital on Wednesday. It originally belonged to the Ugandan Air Force but was being operated by the African Union peacekeeping mission. Uganda's military said the helicopter was on "a routine combat escort mission", and the pilot, co-pilot and flight engineer survived the crash with serious injuries and burns. Ahmed Moalim Hassan, director-general of the Somalia Civil Aviation Authority, told state media that investigations were under way. Aviation officer Omar Farah, who was among the first to reach the crash site, told The Associated Press that he "saw the helicopter spinning and then it fell very fast". Abdirahim Ali, a nearby resident, said he saw "a huge explosion and smoke everywhere". Minor delays were reported at the Aden Adde airport, but flights and other operations have since resumed. The African Union peacekeeping mission, known as AUSSOM, is helping Somali authorities to fight al-Shabab, a rebel group that opposes the presence of foreign troops in the Horn of Africa nation. The mission includes troops from countries including Uganda and Kenya.
Toronto Star
03-07-2025
- Toronto Star
Military helicopter crashes at airport in Somalia's capital, killing 5
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Five Ugandan soldiers were killed when a military helicopter serving the African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia crashed Wednesday at an airport in the capital, Mogadishu, according to Ugandan authorities. The Mi-24 helicopter was arriving from an airfield in the Lower Shabelle region with eight people on board at the time of the crash. It originally belonged to the Ugandan Air Force but was being operated by the African Union peacekeeping mission.
Toronto Star
02-07-2025
- Toronto Star
Military helicopter crashes at airport in Somalia, killing five people on board
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Five people were killed when a military helicopter serving the African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia crashed Wednesday at the airport in the capital, Mogadishu, according to Ugandan authorities. The Mi-24 helicopter with eight people on board was arriving from an airfield in the Lower Shabelle region. It had originally belonged to the Ugandan Air Force but was being operated by the African Union peacekeeping mission.
