Four people were killed and 11 injured when a Chinook helicopter on an EU military mission crashed shortly after takeoff An Italian military helicopter has crashed in Bosnia and Herzegovina, killing four people and injuring 11, the Italian Defense Ministry has confirmed. Dramatic footage shows the aircraft spinning out of control before plunging to the ground.The CH-47 Chinook, operated by NATO member Italy, crashed on Thursday near the town of Brcko in northern Bosnia. The aircraft was deployed as part of the European Union Force (EUFOR) in the country.Videos filmed by witnesses show the twin-rotor helicopter spiraling downward while flying at low altitude before crashing into a field.The accident occurred shortly after takeoff from Brcko airport, according to Italian Ambassador Sarah Castellani. Weather conditions were reportedly favorable.HELICOPTER CRASH IN BOSNIA KILLS FOUR ON EU PEACEKEEPING MISSION An Italian military helicopter operating under the EU’s Operation Althea crashed in Bosnia, killing 4 people & injuring 11 others. Italy’s Defence Ministry says the cause of the crash is under investigation.— Subodh Kumar (@kumarsubodh_) October 30, 2026Investigators are exami...

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