UAE expresses solidarity with Uganda following helicopter crash
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) extended its sincere condolences and sympathy to the victims' families, the government and the people of Uganda over this tragedy, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured.
UAE Expresses Solidarity with Uganda and African Union Mission in Somalia and Conveys Condolences Over Victims of Helicopter Crash https://t.co/IxwBV01Ye4 pic.twitter.com/PNmWDeW9Yq
— MoFA وزارة الخارجية (@mofauae) July 3, 2025
According to Reuters, five passengers were killed aboard the Ugandan military helicopter involving mission personnel, which carried eight occupants.
Another three of the helicopter's occupants survived the incident but with severe injuries and burns, said spokesperson Felix Kulayigye.
The impact of the crash had caused munitions on board to detonate, destroying nearby structures and injuring three civilians, he said.
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