On March 9, 2014 we had reported that MANPADS had gone stolen in Ukraine. Are these the sames ones which were used here?
http://www.asiandefencenews.com/2014/03/ukraine-several-9k38-igla-sa-18-grouse.html
According to the Ukrainian authorities, two Mil Mi-24 Hind helicopters were shot down by “unknown persons by means of man-portable air defense system (PZRK)” overnight into May 2.As a result two servicemen of the Ukrainian Armed forces died and several were injured.
Furthermore, one Mi-8 Hip helicopter of Army Aviation, Ukrainian Armed Forces, was damaged by small arms fire.Whilst four persons were arrested for the downing, it is clear that MANPADS (Man Portable Air Defense Systems) are going to be a factor against poorly equipped (and trained?) Ukrainian gunships
Ukraine - Several 9K38 Igla SA-18 Grouse MANPADS man-portable missile systems stolen from Ukraine's 80th airmobile regiment
According to the Ukrainian authorities, two Mil Mi-24 Hind helicopters were shot down by “unknown persons by means of man-portable air defense system (PZRK)” overnight into May 2.As a result two servicemen of the Ukrainian Armed forces died and several were injured.
Furthermore, one Mi-8 Hip helicopter of Army Aviation, Ukrainian Armed Forces, was damaged by small arms fire.Whilst four persons were arrested for the downing, it is clear that MANPADS (Man Portable Air Defense Systems) are going to be a factor against poorly equipped (and trained?) Ukrainian gunships
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