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Unable to Take Off: Aid Helicopter Gets Stuck in Mud, Embarrassing Indian Air Force

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In the midst of a multinational humanitarian aid mission, an embarrassing incident occurred in southern Sri Lanka: an Indian Air Force Mi-17 medium transport helicopter became bogged down in mud near the flood-stricken town of Matara. The drama began when the helicopter crew, carrying relief supplies, accidentally landed in an unsurveyed location. What appeared to be solid ground soon turned out to be water-soaked mud hidden under vegetation. Wi…
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In the midst of a multinational humanitarian aid mission, an embarrassing incident occurred in southern Sri Lanka: an Indian Air Force Mi-17 medium transport helicopter became bogged down in mud near the flood-stricken town of Matara. The drama began when the helicopter crew, carrying relief supplies, accidentally landed in an unsurveyed location. What appeared to be solid ground soon turned out to be water-soaked mud hidden under vegetation. Wi…

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kikar.co.il broke the news in on Sunday, December 7, 2025.
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