At least two pilots have been killed after one of Russia’s helicopters crashed in Syria.

The Defence Ministry says the Mi-28N helicopter gunship crashed early today, completing its mission. Report says there is no evidence that the helicopters came under fire.The ministry says the bodies of the pilots have been recovered and taken to the Hemeimeem air base on Syria’s coast.Russia has been carrying out airstrikes since September last year in support of Syrian government forces. The air campaign has allowed Russia to test some of its latest weapons, including the Mi-28 helicopter which cashed this morning.