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Intense video shows the moment a Russian helicopter is downed by ISIS in Syria
[Aviationist] On Jul. 9, a Russian Mi-35M helicopter was shot down by Daesh east of Palmyra the Russian MoD reported.The gunship was flying a mission in support of the loyalist forces along with an Mi-24P Hind when it was hit by anti-aircraft fire and crashed into the ground killing the two crew members. According to the latest reports, Daesh and rebels have grown their anti-aircraft capabilities by means of SAM (Surface to Air Missile) systems and MANPADS. The Syrian regime has lost several aircraft due to anti-aircraft weaponry since the beginning of the uprising. Posted by: Besoeker 2016-07-11 |
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