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CHECHEN FORCES BRING RUSSIAN HELICOPTER DOWN

CHECHNYA, A russian military helicopter was yesterday shot down by chechen forces. The helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing near Nazran after coming under fire. Three people were on board, the pilot and two members of russian Parliament. The pilot was injured and died while being taken to hospital. Unhurt the two membres of Parliament.

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 13503
Rome, Italy, 06/01/2001 14:57
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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