According to the Afghan Air Force, it has 46 of the Russian Mi-17 multi-mission helicopters, of which 25 are active. The transfer of the Black Hawks is part of broader plans for the expansion of the Afghan Air Force. Since November, 11 Black Hawks have arrived at Kandahar Air Field. Soon after completing the last phase at Kandahar Air Field, the students will be introduced as UH-60 Black Hawk pilots and special mission operators. Lt. Abdul Hadi Reeshad, 24, just returned from training in the U.S., was ready to start the final phase of his Black Hawk training.

Source: ABC News March 26, 2018 06:11 UTC