Overview

• Al-Shabab militants in Somalia captured a United Nations helicopter carrying nine passengers after it made an emergency landing in an area controlled by the group.
• The helicopter was on a medical evacuation mission and was carrying medical supplies and military personnel.
• Six of the passengers were reportedly captured, one was killed, and two managed to escape.
• The exact nationalities of the passengers are not yet known, but there were several foreigners onboard.
• The Somali government is reportedly working on a rescue mission, but military officials have said it would be difficult to access the area.