I know of another video on youtube you should watch if you are seriously considering going over there. If not then dont bother watching, it makes me sick to watch it, but I think seeing this could change your mind. Bulgarian (civilian) Mi-17 shot down by some sort of shoulder launched missle, pilot survived the initial crash and managed to hide for a short time before they found him, this is what happened.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=R_EeROD7h4g
WARNING: PEOPLE ARE KILLED IN THIS VIDEO
There is a longer version that shows them being shot down, I couldnt find it, but this should be more than enough.