Part of an international row over Russia arming Syria , the ship was forced to turn back after a British company withdrew its insurance coverage due to the nature of the cargo . NEW : An opposition group reports at least 128 people were killed Thursday . A ship carrying repaired military helicopters for Syria is returning to Russia . The U.S. Ambassador to Syria threatens international prosecution of military personnel . Most in neighboring Syria believe al - Assad dead , BBC Research finds .
NEW : An opposition group reports at least 128 people were killed Thursday . A ship carrying repaired military helicopters for Syria is returning to Russia . The U.S. Ambassador to Syria threatens international prosecution of military personnel . Most in neighboring Syria believe al - Assad dead , BBC Research finds .