Three Russian helicopters ‘destroyed’ after Ukraine attack on Crimea airfield

Three Russian helicopters ‘destroyed’ after Ukraine attack on Crimea airfield



by theipaper

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  1. Ukrainian drones have attacked a military airfield in Crimea overnight, the country’s military has claimed.

    The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), said it had struck the Kirovske military airfield, the Kyiv Independent reports.

    It is alleged the attack destroyed Mi-8, Mi-26 and Mi-28 attack helicopters, plus a Pantsyr-S1 self-propelled anti-aircraft missile and gun system, the SBU claimed.

    The SBU said it also targeted Russian aviation, air defense systems, plus ammunition, reconnaissance and attack drones storage facilities.

    Unverified footage appearing to show the attack has been shared on X.

    According to reports, secondary explosions were heard at the airfield, which is located near the town of Kirovske, during the night.

    An Ukrainian military official said: “Available data indicate the destruction of multi-purpose and attack helicopters Mi-8, Mi-26 and Mi-28, as well as the self-propelled anti-aircraft missile and gun complex Pantsir-S1.”

  2. I thought that was a screenshot from Dune at first.

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