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Mali receives additional Mi-35 attack helicopters Written by Guy Martin - A new Mi-35M attack helicopter delivered to Mali. Mali’s Air Force has taken delivery of another two Mi-35 attack helicopters from Russia, as part of a 2016 order for four. Photos of the delivery show Russian personnel with the aircraft. The registration (TZ-12H) of one of the helicopters was visible – registrations for the first two are TZ-13H and TZ-14H. The handover took place on 12 January at Air Base 101 adjacent to Bamako–Sénou International Airport in a ceremony attended by defence minister Sadio Camara, Russia’s defence attache, Vice President Assimi Goita and other dignitaries.

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