The British embassy in Kathmandu has clarified that the two MI-17 transport helicopters being supplied by the British government to the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) are not attack helicopters. In a statement issued Monday, the embassy said the agreement between the British government and the RNA restricts the use of the helicopters to logistical, medical and humanitarian purposes only. The helicopters, which are due to arrive in Nepal shortly, will not be used in attack or combat roles. The choppers are being supplied as part of the package assistance of ? 6.5 million for Nepal under the British government's Global Conflict Prevention Fund, the embassy said.