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Friday, July 09, 2010

NATO To Purchase Russian Choppers for Afghanistan Despite Congressmen’s Protests

Mi-17 HipNATO forces in Afghanistan will receive a batch of Russia’s Mi-17 helicopters that were designed especially for the mountainous area and desert climate of this country.

Russia and NATO are about to close the deal on the joint delivery of 21 Mi-17 combat helicopters to Afghanistan.

Russia’s Ambassador to NATO Dmitry Rogozin said that it would be an “unprecedented action, when Russia and NATO provide assistance to a third country.”

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