Latvia handed over to Ukraine two Mi-17 and two Mi-2 helicopters

By: Maksim Panasovskiy | 15.08.2022, 23:28

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine received four helicopters from Latvia.

What we know

The Latvian Defense Ministry announced this. The agency stressed that Western countries should not stop supporting Ukraine in the fight against Russian aggression.

The Air Force will soon begin using two Mi-17 and two Mi-2 helicopters. All four aircraft arrived in Ukraine in a partially disassembled condition. At the same time, one Mi-17 helicopter was overhauled.

Latvian Defense Minister Artis Pabriks has posted a photo of two Mi-2MSB helicopters. This is the Ukrainian modification of the Mi-2, developed by Motor Sich.

Source: Latvian Ministry of Defense

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