The following videos show the Syrian Mil Mi-8/17 Hip helicopters at work.
The first, brought to my attention by Bjørn Holst Jespersen, is interesting as it provides a close-up view on a Syrian Mil Mi-8 gunship, loaded with rocket launchers, as it lands at an unknown location guarded by Assad soldiers.
http://youtu.be/JBX82n063SQ
The second one, recommended by Matt Fanning, shows the wreckage of a Mil Mi-17 allegedly shot down by the rebels.
More from The Aviationist
http://youtu.be/Ekf8YKSFtBg
Syrian helicopters flying near the border with Turkey prompted the scramble of six Turkish Air Force F-16 few days ago, in the aftermath of the disputed downing of a Turkish RF-4E Phantom.
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