BRČKO, Bosnia and Herzegovina – On the morning of November 3, 2026, eight soldiers serving in the European Union Force (EUFOR) mission were attended to by staff at the Public Health Institution “Health Centre Brčko” after sustaining injuries in a helicopter crash that occurred a few days earlier near the village of Gorica. The crash, which involved a military aircraft operating as part of the EUFOR peacekeeping contingent in Bosnia and Herzegovina, left several crew members wounded and prompted an immediate emergency response.

According to statements released by the health centre, the eight injured personnel were admitted shortly after the incident and received medical treatment for a range of injuries. While the exact nature of those injuries has not been disclosed, hospital officials confirmed that the patients were stable and under continuous observation.

The health centre also reported that military representatives arrived on site this morning to coordinate the next steps in the patients’ care. The officials were described as “military” personnel, indicating a hand‑over of responsibility from civilian medical staff to the armed forces for further treatment or repatriation.

EUFOR, which has been operating in Bosnia and Herzegovina since 1996 to support the implementation of the Dayton Peace Agreement, has not released a detailed account of the crash. Local authorities have confirmed that the investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing, and that safety protocols are being reviewed to prevent future incidents.

The incident underscores the continued presence of international peacekeeping forces in the region and highlights the role of local medical facilities in providing urgent care to foreign troops stationed in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Health Centre Brčko, which serves the Brčko District and surrounding areas, has previously handled emergencies involving both civilian and military patients.

No fatalities have been reported in connection with the Gorica helicopter crash, and the eight injured EUFOR members are expected to continue their recovery under the supervision of both the health centre staff and military medical units. Further updates are anticipated as the investigation progresses and as the patients’ conditions evolve.

The Brčko District authorities have expressed gratitude to the medical personnel for their swift response and to the EUFOR command for its cooperation during the emergency. The incident is being closely monitored by both Bosnian and international officials, given the strategic importance of the EUFOR mission in maintaining stability across the country.

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