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Ukraine rebels down helicopter, killing 14 troops: president

By 이현정

Published : May 29, 2014 - 20:28

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Separatist rebels in eastern Ukraine shot down a military helicopter Thursday, killing 14 troops including an army general, acting President Oleksandr Turchynov told a session of parliament.

"I just received information that near Slavyansk, the terrorists -- using a Russian man-portable air defence system -- shot down our helicopter," Turchynov said. "Fourteen of our servicemen died, including General Volodymyr Kulchytskiy." (AFP)

Ukraine rebels down helicopter, killing 14 troops: president

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