Airlifting Of Helicopters To Syria Suggested As Possibility
June 28 2012
An unidentified source from the Russian military says Moscow may airlift a controversial shipment of military gear to Syria, reports Agence France-Presse.
A cargo ship carrying three Mi-25 Hind attack helicopters and air defense systems bound for Syria returned to Russia over the weekend after its London-based insurer revoked coverage.
The gear "could easily be delivered to Syria by air," the source told Interfax-AVN. "Russia has to fulfill its obligations."
The helicopters...
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