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Russian Military Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing in Hama, Syria

George Hatcher — Sun, 08 Oct 2017 18:32:04 +0000

A Russian military helicopter made an emergency landing in Hama, Syria, on October 6th.

The Mi-28 helicopter was escorting a Mi-8 transport helicopter when it experienced a technical fault.

The aircraft landed safely. No injuries were reported.

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Metrojet Flight 9268 Investigation Continues

GJHatcher — Fri, 29 Jan 2016 22:57:51 +0000

We can not forget or ignore Metrojet Flight 9268, which was supposed to fly from Sharm el_Sheikh but instead of arriving at Saint Petersburg as scheduled, crashed on the Sinai Peninsula, killing the 217 passengers and 7 crew members. And while the investigators still have not made conclusive decisions on what they believe happened, evidence appears, at this juncture, to point to the likelihood of a bomb having been planted by an EgyptAir mechanic whose cousin had joined up with Isis in Syria.

Other causes of the crash which are being ruled out are metal fatigue, overheating lithium batteries, being shot down, unknown part failure, and fuel explosion.

News sources such as Reuters have reported that, although official sources are publicly denying connections, several people have been “detained,” including the aforementioned EgyptAir mechanic, a baggage handler, and two policemen. The bomb is purported to have been in a handbag that Isis delivered to those involved at the airport.

In November, the head of Russia’s FSB security service said a homemade explosive device brought down Metrojet Flight 9268.

ISIS posted pictures of what it claims was the bomb on its online magazine, Dabiq.

As always, the voices of the dead cry out for an honest investigation, and justice for the families.

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Nordwind Commercial Passenger Flight Dodges Missiles over Syria

GJHatcher — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 01:37:31 +0000

On April 29, we saw a report that Nordwind passenger airlines dodged missles over Syria.

The Airbus A320-232 was flying from Sharm el Sheikh-Ophira Airport to Kazan Airport (from Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt to Kazan, Russia) was over Syria when two missiles exploded in the air close by.

Interfax.ru reported the crew steered the jet and saved the passengers’ lives. Unidentified forces launched the two ground-to-air missiles which came very close.

Russian authorities announced the incident.

“On April 29, at 0455 (Moscow time), a Northern Wind plane was travelling in Syrian airspace from Sharm el Sheikh to Kazan and the pilot crew has recorded military activities on the ground that could have endangered the plane and 159 passengers.”

Pilots made a safe landing.

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Chopper Strikes Syrian Airlines Passenger Jet

GJHatcher — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 07:44:33 +0000

What: Syrian Arab Airlines
Where: Duma east of Damascus
When: Sept 20, 2012
Who: 200 aboard, no injuries
Why: The Syrian military helicopter that crashed near Damascus struck the tail of a Syrian Arab Airlines plane.

200 aboard were uninjured. Pilots managed to land the plane at Damascus.

A release stated that “The control tower at Damascus airport confirmed that the plane landed safely at Damascus airport and all 200 passengers are in good health.”

The Mil helicopter was damaged beyond repair. No one aboard survived.

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