The situation continues to develop, and further updates are expected as investigations unfold.
**Ugandan Military Helicopter Crashes in Mogadishu: Investigation Underway**
**Ugandan Military Helicopter Crashes in Mogadishu: Investigation Underway**
An Ugandan military helicopter incident has caused alarm at Somalia's Aden Adde International Airport, prompting urgent investigations.
A Ugandan military helicopter, carrying eight personnel, has crashed at the Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu, leading to emergency services rushing to the scene following a fire outbreak. According to reports, during the incident, thick smoke was seen rising from the site, and local eyewitnesses heard the explosion. Farah Abdulle, an airport staff member, recounted seeing flames engulfing the helicopter, which had recently arrived from Balidogle airbase. The Somali Civil Aviation Authority’s head, Ahmed Maalim, confirmed that an investigation is in progress to determine the cause of the crash and assess potential casualties. This incident occurs amidst ongoing operations by Ugandan troops who are part of an African Union force battling the al-Qaeda-affiliated al-Shabab insurgents in the region.
