Syria-War

Two Russian pilots in Syria shot down

The shooting down of their helicopter in the vicinity of Palmyra, the two soldiers were killed. The terrorist militia “Islamic state” has become known to the attack.

Russian helicopters Mi-25

The helicopter crashed on Friday in the East of the historical city of Palmyra. Before he went to the ground, the helicopter is under attack, reported the Russian news Agency Interfax citing the defense Ministry in Moscow.

Accordingly, the pilot had gone out during the attack on IS-units of ammunition. When they wanted to turn off, had been fired at the helicopter, and then by the Syrian Regime-controlled territory brought down.

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According to the Monitoring of Islamist Websites specialized US companies Site of the “Islamic state” to the launchers is known.

Twelve Russian soldiers killed in Syria

According to the news Agency Tass said the helicopter was of the type Mi-25 was originally on a test flight near Homs. The pilot of Syrian troops had been asked for support against the jihadists.

Thus, the number of Syrian war Russian soldiers killed rises to twelve. In mid-March, Russian President Vladimir Putin had announced the withdrawal of most Russian troops from the war-torn country. Moscow flies, however, continue to air strikes in Syria. Russia is a close ally of the Damascus government.

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