Threat Matrix: Islamic State uses MANPADS to shoot down Iraqi helicopter near Baiji
The Islamic State has released photographs purporting to show its fighters downing an Iraqi helicopter near Baiji with a man-portable air-defense system (MANPADS). The photos were disseminated on Twitter by Islamic State supporters after being posted elsewhere on the Internet. The terrorist organization has taken to releasing its propaganda via its supporters on Twitter as the majority of its official accounts are continuously being suspended by the social media site.
The photos bear the title of Wilyat Salahaddin, as Baiji is located within that administrative division of the Islamic State.
Media reports indicate that two Iraqi Army helicopters have been shot down near Baiji over the past week. According to DW:
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WNU Editor: It looks like someone sold MANPADS to the Islamic State. The question needs to be asked .... is it only a question of time before we start hearing of reports of passenger airlines being shot down by these weapons.