Helicopter Crash in Libya Claims Five Lives During Rescue Mission
In a tragic incident at the Al-Sara airbase in southeastern Libya, a military helicopter crashed early on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, claiming the lives of five individuals. This event has raised concerns about the risks associated with military operations in remote desert areas.
Reports indicate that the helicopter went down within the base located in the Kufra region. Among the deceased are two Libyan soldiers, a medical attendant, and two foreign crew members.
Initial information suggests that the helicopter was conducting a military evacuation mission to transport an injured person from a traffic accident in the desert when it crashed inside the base. Official details regarding the exact causes of the incident have yet to be released.
As investigations continue, social media has circulated videos from the crash site showing flames and thick smoke billowing from the wreckage, highlighting the severity of the impact and the damage caused.
Informed sources have confirmed that authorities have launched an official investigation to determine the cause of the crash, examining whether it resulted from technical failure, operational circumstances, or other factors. An official statement is anticipated to provide further details.
The Al-Sara airbase is considered one of the key strategic military installations in southern Libya, situated in a remote desert area within Kufra municipality, near the borders with Chad and Sudan. It is typically used for military and security operations, as well as border surveillance, due to its isolation from populated areas and its geographical sensitivity.
The atmosphere remains somber as investigations into this aviation tragedy, which claimed the lives of five individuals during a humanitarian and military mission, are ongoing.
