NAIROBI: A Kenya Defence Forces aircraft has crashed in Kismayu, Somalia.

A statement KDF’s Spokesman Col David Obonyo said the aircraft was returning from a mission in Jamaame, Southern Somalia when it developed technical problems and crashed.

The statement did not mention any casualties as a result of the crash but promised to issue more information later.

The aircraft went down at around 3.15PM (EAT) according to Col Obonyo.

More to follow.