Key facts
- An Italian Army CH-47F Chinook helicopter crashed near Brčko, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- The crash occurred on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
- The helicopter was part of the EUFOR Althea peacekeeping mission.
- The Italian Ministry of Defence confirmed the incident.
- The cause of the crash is currently under investigation.
An Italian military helicopter operating under the European Union's peacekeeping mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina (EUFOR Althea) crashed on Thursday afternoon, October 29, 2026. The Italian Ministry of Defence confirmed the incident, stating that the reasons for the crash are still under investigation. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene. The ministry indicated that further details, particularly concerning the health of the personnel on board, were not immediately available. The helicopter was identified as an Italian Army ICH-47F Chinook. Unofficial reports have suggested possible fatalities, but these have not been officially confirmed.