Turin, 29 Oct. (LaPresse) – “EUFOR has confirmed that it is an Italian army helicopter. After all, Italy currently holds command of the mission, so there are several Italian army aircraft deployed in this theatre. The circumstances of the accident, which is believed to have occurred during take-off from Brcko airport, are not yet clear.” This was stated live on Tg4 by the Italian Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarah Castellani. “We know there are casualties and injured, but the number is still uncertain. There were a total of 15 Italians on board,” she explained. “I am heading to the scene together with the consul and the defence attaché, in close coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. We’re on our way.” How many Italian personnel are currently in Bosnia as part of the EUFOR mission? “Out of a total of around 1,600 personnel, Italy currently has more than 300, as it is the largest contributor and has held command of the mission since last January until next January,” she emphasised.
Bosnia, ambassador: ‘It appears to be an accident during take-off; 15 Italians were on board’
Turin, 29 Oct. (LaPresse) – “EUFOR has confirmed that it is an Italian army helicopter. After all, Italy currently holds command of the mission, so there are several Italian army aircraft deployed in this theatre. The circumstances of the accident, which is believed to have occurred during take-off from Brcko airport, are not yet clear.” This was stated live on Tg4 by the Italian Ambassador to Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sarah Castellani. “We know there are casualties and injured, but the number is still uncertain. There were a total of 15 Italians on board,” she explained. “I am heading to the scene together with the consul and the defence attaché, in close coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. We’re on our way.” How many Italian personnel are currently in Bosnia as part of the EUFOR mission? “Out of a total of around 1,600 personnel, Italy currently has more than 300, as it is the largest contributor and has held command of the mission since last January until next January,” she emphasised.