Remains of Syrian helicopter shot down by Turkey found

ISTANBUL

Turkish military aircraft taking off from a base in Malatya shot the M-17 helicopter after it allegedly continued to violate Turkish airspace despite repeated warnings, after which the chopper fell onto Syrian soil. AA photo

The remains of a Syrian helicopter which was shot down by Turkey yesterday have been found.

The parts of the helicopter were spread over a large area.

The Turkish Air Force shot down a Syrian helicopter on Sept. 16 at the border after the helicopter violated Turkish airspace.