Iraqi helicopter shot down by Islamic State
Islamic State militants have shot down an Iraqi helicopter
Published date: 13 February 2015 01:15 GMT
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Last update: 9 years 8 months ago
Islamic State militants armed with a rocket launcher shot down an Iraqi helicopter in the north of the country, officials said.
The helicopter's pilot and co-pilot were killed in the crash according to an official from Iraq's air force.
The incident comes as US envoy, General John Allen kicked off a visit to Iraq, during which he met with local leaders, including religious figures.
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