Military aid meant to bolster forces that have been struggling to deal with over-flow violence from Syria, explains anonymous source.
BEIRUT – The United States has given six military helicopters to the Lebanese air force, a diplomatic source said on Wednesday, bolstering forces that have been struggling to deal with violence spreading over the border from Syria.
“Six Huey 2 helicopters have been delivered to Lebanon as part of bilateral military assistance,” the source said on condition of anonymity.The air force has 24 US Huey helicopters and 11 French-made Gazelles, both of which can be equipped with guns and missiles.Lebanon,