26.04.2026 01:02
A Belgian Air Force A400M military transport aircraft was hit by gunfire during a flight to Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti. The plane, carrying 80 Chadian soldiers as part of a UN mission, was found to have two bullet marks on its engine and tail sections during post-landing inspections.
A A400M military transport aircraft of the Belgian Air Force carried out a flight from Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, to Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti, on April 19.
DISCOVERED UPON LANDING
The aircraft, part of the 15th Air Transport Squadron, transported approximately 80 Chadian soldiers to Port-au-Prince as part of a UN mission. After the soldiers were disembarked, the aircraft returned to Santo Domingo.
During a post-flight inspection, two bullet marks were detected on the tail and engine sections of the aircraft.
It is believed that the aircraft was targeted before its landing in Port-au-Prince.
CREW UNHARMED
Meanwhile, it was reported that the crew on the safely landed aircraft sustained no injuries. After temporary repairs, the aircraft returned to its base in Brussels without any issues.
The Ministry of Defense confirmed the incident but did not provide an explanation regarding the cause.