Russian helicopter attacked in eastern AfghanistanNovember 29, 2013 - 16:53 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A helicopter that was attacked in eastern Afghanistan apparently belonged to a Russian company, Russian diplomats said Friday, Nov 29, according to RIA Novosti. Unidentified men fired at the helicopter in the province of Gardez on Thursday. No injuries were reported, and damage from the attack was limited to a single bullet hole in the aircraft’s side, a spokesman for the Russian embassy in Kabul said. Russian governmental agencies have no helicopters in Afghanistan, but the aircraft could have been contracted by the International Security Assistance Force, the NATO-led mission there, the spokesman said. The helicopter was owned by Skol Airlines, based in the city of Surgut in western Siberia, the spokesman said. The company had not commented on the incident as of Friday morning. The Russian embassy was trying to establish whether any Russians or nationals of other former Soviet countries were on board the helicopter, the embassy said. Related links: Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Pasadena to host Armenian Genocide commemoration event The Pasadena Armenian Coalition will host its community-wide Armenian Genocide Commemorative Event. Armenia: Opposition activist transferred to Investigative Committee Activist Samvel Vardanyan has been accused of insulting the lawmaker Hakob Aslanyan from the ruling Civil Contract party. Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims. Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement. |