Military helicopter from Italy crashes in Bosnia and Herzegovina, four dead

An Italian Chinook helicopter crashed in Bosnia and Herzegovina near Brcko, resulting in four fatalities and 11 injuries. The incident occurred around 16:00 local time, with initial reports indicating three deaths. The Italian Ministry of Defense is awaiting further details regarding the victims' nationalities and health conditions. The cause of the crash is under investigation. The helicopter was part of the EUFOR Althea mission aimed at maintaining security in the region, which also involved Dutch troops who recently returned from the area. The Dutch military collaborated with forces from several countries, operating from Camp Butmir in Sarajevo.