The area is under the control of the militant group Al-Shabaab.

The aircraft reportedly experienced a technical malfunction while flying from Baladweyne in Hiiraan region to Wisil in Mudug.

Security sources said that upon landing, Al-Shabaab fighters captured the helicopter along with its crew and cargo.

As of now, no official statements have been released by the United Nations, the Somali federal government, or Al-Shabaab regarding the incident.

This latest event echoes a similar case in January 2024, when another UN-chartered helicopter was seized by Al-Shabaab after an emergency landing in the same area.

That previous incident involved medical personnel and supplies, underscoring persistent security risks for UN operations in regions with limited government presence.

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