Two Russian instructors were killed in Syria on terrorists downed Syrian helicopter. This TV channel “Zvezda” reported in a press-service of the Ministry of defense.
The helicopter was shot down on 8 July near Palmyra. There were two Russian instructor who ran the Board. The helicopter is shot down by the terrorists of ISIS (“Islamic state is a terrorist organization banned in Russia).
As reported in the defense Ministry, the tragedy occurred after helicopter crew foiled the attack of terrorists on the high ground near the town of Palmyra. At this point, the militants attacked the positions of Syrian troops and rapidly moved toward strategically important goals.