Militants from the terrorist group Al-Shabaab captured a UN-leased helicopter in Somalia after it made an emergency landing, Somali Guardian reported, citing Kulmiye Radio. The helicopter landed in Hiindhere, a terrorist-controlled area in the central Galgadud region, due to a technical malfunction. The helicopter’s registration number, the number of people on board, and the nature of the cargo remain unknown. Initial reports suggest the helicopter was on a flight from Baladweyne (Hiran region) to Wisil (Mudug region). The portal noted that in January 2024, a UN-leased aircraft made a hard landing in approximately the same area as the helicopter.