Syria: Rebels shoot down Russian helicopter, kills five
Rebels in northern Syria have shot down a military helicopter killing five Russians on board.
The aircraft, returning from delivering humanitarian aid to the besieged city of Aleppo, was carrying three crew and two officers at the time, Russia’s defence ministry says.
It is however not clear which group brought down the helicopter.
An alliance of rebel groups, including hardline jihadist factions, is the dominant power in Idlib.
Pictures on social media purportedly of the latest Russian helicopter downing showed burning wreckage and bodies, with armed men milling around.
Footage showed at least one body being dragged away. Another is seen apparently being trampled on..
