Ukrainian helicopter crew hailed after coming under fire during an evacuation of a military base in South Sudan.

Capt Muzyka himself was shot in arm, miraculously managing to lift off and steer the damaged helicopter to safety ... known as the White Army, is based. Its recruits fought in support of Machar ...

Abdulkafi Kayal, head of operations for the White Helmets in Syria's coastal region, told the BBC that the group's work transcended politics: "When we go to rescue someone in need, we don't ask ...

South Sudan's president appealed for calm and pledged his country would "not go back to war," after a United Nations helicopter was attacked and a crew member killed during a Friday rescue mission.