ALOR STAR: Malaysia Armed Forces chief Tan Sri Zulkefli Mohd Zin said the armed forces had deployed 10 men with the Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue (SMART) team to Ukraine including medical personnel and religious counsellors.
"We have 30 men on hand from our end to help out with the MH 17 rescue and salvage operation.
"We also have two 130 Hercules aircraft to transport the deceased or for any possible cargo needs," he said.
When asked about the plane's black box and it's return, Zulkefli said that was under the purview of the Ministry of Transport.
The Smart team comprising 149 men, left for Kiev in the Ukraine on July 18.
Zulkefli was speaking at a buka puasa and handing over of aid and Raya gifts to armed forces personnel at the armed forces college here today.
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