08 November 2013
BAGHDAD: the first batch of Russian helicopters arrived here within an arms deal that reached to $4.2 billion.

Russia Al-Youm TV station reported that 4 MI-35 helicopters arrived in Iraq, out of 40 MI-35 and MI-28 helicopter-deal.

Earlier, Russian media sources reported that Iraqi personnel completed their training.

Russia cancelled its debts on Iraq, provided Iraqi will buy Russian arms in big quantities, as reported.

© Aswat Aliraq 2013