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Iraq receives three Russian Sukhoi jets

BAGHDAD, April 17 (KUNA) -- Iraqi defense ministry received three Russian Sukhoi fighter jets and military equipment on Sunday, spokesman Nasseer Nouri said.
Three Su-25 jets arrived in Iraq today in addition to tons of military equipment, Nouri said in a statement but did not elaborate on the types of equipment.
The warplanes and equipment, he added, were part of Iraq's quest to boost the fighting capabilities of the army. (end) ahh.bs