Ugandan Military Helicopter Crashes at Mogadishu Airport, Fire Contained After Emergency Response

Ugandan military helicopter crashed at Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu flying in from Balidogle airbase in Lower Shabelle an airbase with eight people on board, the crash caused a fire outbreak which was quickly contained by emergency services.
Ugandan troops are part of an African Union force aiding the Somali government in its fight against the al-Qaeda-linked militant group al-Shabab. The Somali government, with international support, has been intensifying efforts to push back the group from key regions. An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the crash, and further details are expected as authorities assess the situation, however report on casualties has not been made public

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