An EUFOR helicopter crashed in Bosnia and Herzegovina, killing four and injuring 11. All the dead and injured were Italian citizens A CH-47 Chinook aircraft, belonging to the Italian unit of EUFOR (European Union Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina), crashed in the village of Gorica near the town of Barko, reports Radio Slovodan Abrufa. In the video, the helicopter can be seen flipping several times in the air and then falling to the ground. EUFOR confirmed the helicopter crash, saying that three people died on the spot and 12 were injured. One of the victims later died. All the dead and wounded were Italian citizens. Prime Minister Georgia Maloney offered her condolences. "EUFOR is conducting a full and thorough investigation into the incident and will release further information as the facts are established and as appropriate," the EU force said in a statement. It was also noted that there was no damage to civil infrastructure, property or vehicles and no civilians were injured. The mayor of Berko, Sinisa Milic, said the helicopter crashed near Pati Goris. Due to the oil spill, firefighters will remain at the crash site throughout the night to prevent a fire or explosion. According to data from the Italian Ministry of Defense, the Italian Army's aviation unit from the 4th Altair Battalion has been under EUFOR's responsibility since January 2026. The unit operates AB-205 service helicopters and CH-47F medium transport helicopters for transport, rescue and medical evacuation. Let us remind you that EUFOR is an international military mission that has been operating in Bosnia and Herzegovina since 2004 as part of Operation Althea in order to maintain security and stability in the country. The force currently numbers several hundred soldiers from 24 European countries.

An EUFOR helicopter crashed in Bosnia and Herzegovina, killing four and injuring 11. All the dead and injured were Italian citizens A CH-47 Chinook aircraft, belonging to the Italian unit of EUFOR (European Union Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina), crashed in the village of Gorica near the town of Barko, reports Radio Slovodan Abrufa. In the video, the helicopter can be seen flipping several times in the air and then falling to the ground. EUFOR confirmed the helicopter crash, saying that three people died on the spot and 12 were injured. One of the victims later died. All the dead and wounded were Italian citizens. Prime Minister Georgia Maloney offered her condolences. "EUFOR is conducting a full and thorough investigation into the incident and will release further information as the facts are established and as appropriate," the EU force said in a statement. It was also noted that there was no damage to civil infrastructure, property or vehicles and no civilians were injured. The mayor of Berko, Sinisa Milic, said the helicopter crashed near Pati Goris. Due to the oil spill, firefighters will remain at the crash site throughout the night to prevent a fire or explosion. According to data from the Italian Ministry of Defense, the Italian Army's aviation unit from the 4th Altair Battalion has been under EUFOR's responsibility since January 2026. The unit operates AB-205 service helicopters and CH-47F medium transport helicopters for transport, rescue and medical evacuation. Let us remind you that EUFOR is an international military mission that has been operating in Bosnia and Herzegovina since 2004 as part of Operation Althea in order to maintain security and stability in the country. The force currently numbers several hundred soldiers from 24 European countries.