Helicopter Crash in Libya Claims Five Lives During Rescue Operation
A military helicopter crashed at the Al-Sarah Air Base in southeastern Libya on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, resulting in the deaths of five people. This incident underscores the risks associated with military operations in isolated desert regions.
Reports indicate that the helicopter went down near the Kufra area, with the casualties including two Libyan soldiers, a medical attendant, and two foreign crew members aboard the aircraft.
Initial reports suggest that the helicopter was on a military evacuation mission to transport an injured individual from a traffic accident in the desert when it crashed within the base. Official details regarding the cause of the crash have yet to be released.
Footage circulating on social media shows flames and thick smoke rising from the wreckage, indicating the severity of the incident.
Authorities have launched an investigation to ascertain the cause of the crash, exploring potential technical failures, operational conditions, or other contributing factors, as they await further information.
The Al-Sarah Air Base is a key military installation in southern Libya, strategically located in a remote desert area within the Kufra municipality, close to the borders with Chad and Sudan. The base is primarily utilized for military operations and border surveillance due to its distance from populated areas.
The community remains in mourning as they await the findings of the investigation into this tragic event that resulted in the loss of five lives during a combined humanitarian and military mission.
