Raw Video: Syrian Rebels Shoot Down Helicopter

October 17, 2012 from Telegraph.co.uk

A Syrian military helicopter was apparently shot down by rebels in the city of Idlib, although the amateur footage cannot be independently verified. The aircraft can be seen spiraling out of control before exploding in a dramatic fireball. The video appears to back up recent reports that rebels have acquired some heavier weaponry to help their fight against the superior firepower of government forces equipped with tanks, fighter jets, and attack helicopters.

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