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Jul 09, 2016
Source: Online Platforms
ISIS Shoots Down Russian Military Helicopter East of Palmyra, Syria
#5556 | 00:53Source: Online Platforms
Footage showing the moment that a Russian military helicopter was hit by ISIS fire over Syria was posted on the Internet on July 9, 2016. According to media reports, the helicopter was downed east of Palmyra, and the two pilots were killed. The footage was posted by 'Amaq, the official ISIS news agency.