The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has confirmed the destruction of three Russian military helicopters.
According to Ukrainian intelligence, a Russian military Mi-8 multi-purpose helicopter was destroyed by fire on July 24 at the Kryazh airfield in Samara, Russia.
“Just a few days earlier, on July 21, 2024, two more helicopters belonging to the aggressor state were struck by fire in Tomilino, near Moscow—an Mi-28 attack helicopter and a Ka-226 multi-purpose helicopter,” stated the press release.
The statement noted that these two helicopters were located at the Russian “National Helicopter Engineering Center Mil and Kamov.”
🚁 Один у самарі, два ― під москвою: на росії згоріло три гелікоптери
💥 24 липня 2024 року на аеродромі «кряж» у місті самара на росії згорів військовий багатоцільовий гелікоптер Мі-8.
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— Defence intelligence of Ukraine (@DI_Ukraine) July 27, 2024
The destroyed and damaged Russian helicopters were reportedly used in the ongoing war against Ukraine, according to Ukrainian intelligence.
The Mi-8 is a versatile helicopter used for a variety of roles, including troop transport and logistics, while the Mi-28 is an attack helicopter designed for anti-armor operations and close air support. The Ka-226 is known for its adaptability and is used in both military and civilian roles.