The Special Operations Forces, in coordination with the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense, missile forces, and artillery, destroyed two Russian Ka-52 attack helicopters and two Mi-8 transport helicopters in Russia’s Belgorod region, the command's press service reported.
"The Special Operations Forces, in coordination with the Main Directorate of Intelligence, missile forces, and artillery, destroyed two enemy Ka-52 helicopters and two Mi-8 helicopters in the Belgorod region of the Russian Federation," the statement said.
The Special Operations Forces explained that the Ka-52 is an attack helicopter used by the Russian forces for reconnaissance and striking ground targets. The Mi-8 transport helicopters are used to carry personnel and cargo, as well as to support ground operations.
"All helicopters were destroyed by missile strikes deep in enemy territory, where the adversary had established a forward airstrip—a concealed position for rapid redeployment or surprise attacks on Ukraine's Security and Defense Forces," the command added.
