ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 176187
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| Date: | Sunday 17 May 2015 |
| Time: | 16:10 |
| Type: | helicopter |
| Owner/operator: | Ugandan Defence Force |
| Registration: | |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Destroyed |
| Location: | Malakal -
 South Sudan
|
| Phase: | Combat |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | |
| Confidence Rating: |  Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources |
The helicopter engaged in a bombing mission, was said to be downed and destroyed by Riek Machar opposition forces.
The downing of the helicopter was however denied by a spokesman of the Uganda's People Defense Forces (UPDF).
Sources:
http://www.sudantribune.com/spip.php?article55016
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 18-May-2015 10:14 | gerard57 | Added |
| 18-May-2015 11:47 | gerard57 | Updated [Source, Narrative] |
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