Russia delivers ten attack helicopters to Iraqi government

(AGI) Baghdad, Sept 27 - Ten Russian-produced militaryhelicopters acquired by former premier Nouri al Maliki during avisit to Moscow last year were delivered to the Iraqigovernment on Saturday. The MI-35 combat choppers, an upgradedversion of the Mil Mi-24 Hind used by Russia in Afghanistan inthe 1990s, may be a crucial addition to Iraq's arsenal infighting ISIS. It is third order for military equipment placedby the al Maliki administration to be delivered. (AGI) . .