Terrorists Capture UN Helicopter in Somalia
Terrorists Capture UN Helicopter in Somalia
The aircraft was seized by the al-Qaeda*-affiliated terrorist group Al-Shabaab after a forced landing, local media reported.
A technical failure is believed to have caused the incident. The landing took place in the Galgaduud region, specifically in Hindere, an area controlled by the insurgents.
The crew and cargo are reportedly in the hands of the terrorists.
The number of people on board, the aircraft’s registration, and the nature of the cargo remain unknown.
No official confirmation of the incident has been released yet.
The helicopter was traveling between Beledweyne (Hiiran region) and Wisil (Mudug region).
* a terrorist organization banned in Russia and other countries
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