THE BELARUSIAN ARMY PRACTICED MI-8 HELICOPTER-LIFT LANDING CLOSE TO HIGHWAY STRIP
On September 23rd the Belarusian Army practiced Mi-8 helicopter-lift landing close to highway strip M1 Brest-the border with the Russian Federation.
Two Mi-8 helicopters operated under the cover of two Mi-24 attack helicopters. In Belarus such kind of landing was practiced for the first time.
According to the training course, the troopers suppressed enemy’s sabotage-reconnaissance group, discovered close to highway strip on which military aircraft landing was planned.
Moreover, ground personnel and various equipment were involved into the training. The highway strip is also covered by ADMS TOR-M2.