The second batch of Russian Mi-8MTV-5 helicopters has been delivered to the airbase in Machulishchi, Minsk Oblast. The second batch of six helicopters completes the contract on buying 12 helicopters for the Belarusian Defense Ministry. The first batch was delivered by the Russian holding company Russian Helicopters in autumn 2016. The second batch was initially supposed to be delivered in May 2017, however, the Kazan helicopter factory was ready to send the helicopters on their way in April.
