Dispatched to Pakistan for earthquake disaster relief. The KA-32 was contracted by the Canadian government to help the Canadian Forces (CF) Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) in the delivery of desperately needed humanitarian aid and medical care. It is seen at a makeshift landing zone in the high mountain village of Batangi, Pakistan. The Russian-built Kamov is capable of lifting more than 4000kg of equipment, personnel and stretchers. Photo by Sgt Frank Hudec, Canadian Forces Combat Camera

No doubt impacted by the sanctions placed on Russia, as the fleet of VIH Kamov's have not been flying. A shame since they are quite the unique craft.

Two of these helicopters are working on the massive wildfire burning near Vernon. This view shows the tank mounted on the side which injects foam into the bucket once it has been filled in the nearby lake.

Russian built heavy lifter being prepared to go to work in Quebec