Pakistan Army Helicopter Rescues Russian Mountain Climber

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Pakistan Army Eurocopter AS350B-3 Ecureuil helicopter rescuing Russian mountain climber Alexander Gukov stuck at 20,650 feet high Latok Peak located in Karakoram mountain range in Pakistan.

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Russia has recognized role played by Pakistan Army in saving life of a Russian mountain climber in Pakistan in a rescue operation conducted in July 2018.

Ambassador of Russia to Pakistan Alexey Dedov decorated Pakistan Army Chief, ten officers and two jawans with medals/certificates.

























H.E Mr Alexey Yurevish Dedov, Russian Ambassador to Pakistan called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS).

Rawalpindi - December 27, 2018

H.E Mr Alexey Yurevish Dedov, Russian Ambassador to Pakistan called on General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS). Matters related to regional security and bilateral cooperation were discussed.

Later the visiting dignitary conferred Order of Friendship, Medal for Courage in Salvation and Medal for the Common Wealth in Rescue to ten officers and two soldiers of Pakistan Army in recognition of their cooperation, commitment and audacity during search & rescue operation at Latok-1 to rescue Russian Mountaineer Alexander Gukov from 20650 feet AMSL in July 2018. The Rescue mission, spanned over 6 days, was carried out by Army Aviation under most hostile & challenging conditions.

​Russian Ambassador also presented Medal for the Common Wealth in Rescue and Letter of Commendation of Russian Mountaineering Federation to COAS.

Source: ispr.gov.pk

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