A Kenyan military helicopter reportedly crashed on Monday night in Somalia’s Jubbaland State, specifically in the area between Kunya Barow and Jamame towns.
The cause of the crash and the extent of casualties remain unclear at this time.
This incident follows a previous tragedy on September 19, 2023, when a Kenyan military helicopter crashed near the Somalia border during a night patrol, resulting in the deaths of eight personnel.
The Kenyan Defense Forces (KDF) have been active in Somalia as part of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), which transitioned to AU Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) but is now known as the AU Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), to support counterterrorism efforts against groups like Al-Shabaab.
Further details regarding the latest crash, including the number of personnel on board and the circumstances leading to the incident, are awaited as investigations continue.