MOSCOW-Russian helicopter delivering humanitarian aid to Syria’s Hama was attacked by “Daesh” terrorists from manpads, although the crew managed to dodge the missiles, according to the statement of the Hmeymim Reconciliation center, Sputnik reported.
A Russian transport Mil Mi-8 helicopter on route to deliver humanitarian aid in Syria’s Hama province came under fire from Daesh man-portable air-defense systems (MANPAD) on Saturday, the Russian center for Syrian reconciliation at the Hmeymim airbase said in a statement.
“Due to the high altitude, early launch detection and the crew’s skill in maneuvering, the missile was dodged. Nobody on board of the helicopter was injured,” the statement read.
The Daesh terrorists reportedly received two MANPADS from Iraq on October 6 to ensure the air protection for terrorists fighting the government forces and trying to take control of Aleppo road.
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