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Russia-Ukraine War: Moscow Asks Pakistan To Return Helicopter Engines Amid Ongoing Conflict
Nayan Dwivedi
Nov 09, 2023, 01:37 PM | Updated 01:37 PM IST
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As Russia grapples with the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the need to replenish its military resources, it has turned to former defence allies for assistance.
Notably, Moscow has approached Pakistan for the return of helicopter engines crucial for the Mi-35M helicopters extensively used in the Ukrainian conflict.
While Russia has made this request, Pakistan's Foreign Ministry has denied any such communication, as per reports by Livemint.
This engagement underscores Russia's urgent need for military support and highlights the broader impact of the conflict on international military alliances and the defense industry.
With the conflict in Ukraine maintaining a high operational tempo for its rotary-wing aircraft, Russia's efforts to secure these critical assets reflect a larger reorganisation of its military supply lines.
Russia has also made similar requests to other countries, including Egypt and Belarus, indicating a trend of seeking support for its armed forces with equipment that has already seen use.
Additionally, Ukraine's intelligence agency has claimed responsibility for a recent car bombing that targeted a member of the Russia-backed authority in the Luhansk region, further complicating the situation.
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Nayan Dwivedi is Staff Writer at Swarajya.
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