The Russian Ministry of Defense clarified that the servicemen were alive.
According to TASS, the Russian Mi-35 helicopter made an emergency landing in Syria during a patrol for technical reasons, the life of the crew members is not in danger, they are already at the airfield.
“On February 28, 2021, during a scheduled flight to patrol the territory of the province of Haseke (Syrian Arab Republic), a Mi-35 helicopter made an emergency landing for technical reasons”, – the Russian Defense Ministry told reporters on Sunday.
As specified in the military department, the crew of the Mi-35 helicopter by the search and rescue service was promptly delivered to the airfield.
“Nothing threatens the lives of the pilots. According to the crew’s report, there was no fire impact on the helicopter”, – the ministry added.