Rebels down second helicopter in a week near Aleppo.
- 11 years ago
Amateur video appears to show a helicopter shot down by Free Syrian Army fighters near Aleppo.
The video, which could not be independently verified by Reuters, came as the helicopter was attempting to land.
It is the second time in four days that rebels have shot down a helicopter.
Video obtained by Reuters shows the aftermath of the crash.
The war in Syria began as a popular uprising in March 2011. It has since descended into a civil war that has claimed at least 70,000 lives -- with no end game in sight.
The video, which could not be independently verified by Reuters, came as the helicopter was attempting to land.
It is the second time in four days that rebels have shot down a helicopter.
Video obtained by Reuters shows the aftermath of the crash.
The war in Syria began as a popular uprising in March 2011. It has since descended into a civil war that has claimed at least 70,000 lives -- with no end game in sight.