An Italian Army Boeing CH-47F Chinook helicopter crashed earlier today in Bosnia while reportedly conducting operations in support of the EUFOR Operation Althea, near Gorice, in the Brčko District.
Preliminary reports have emerged alongside footage appearing to show the helicopter losing control at low altitude before crashing. Tragically, the incident has reportedly resulted in fatalities, although further details regarding the circumstances of the crash are still being investigated. BiH Emergency services and EUFOR Liaison and Observation Team assets arrived on the scene soon after.
EUFOR issued a number of statements during the day with the latest confirming the loss of four crew onboard and 11 casualties that have been taken to Hospital and are in a stable condition.
“Regarding the incident which occurred in the Gorice area near BRCKO, EUFOR can confirm that on the evening of 29th October 2026, an Italian CH-47 Chinook crashed, while conducting routine training. As a result of this accident, EUFOR suffered the loss of four personnel on board, with another eleven sustaining injuries, and are currently in a stable condition and receiving medical treatment. There was no damage to civilian infrastructure, property or vehicles, and no civilians were injured as a result of the crash.”
EUFOR Press Statement
