"If confirmed, this drone strike on a Russian helicopter at a rear airfield is a historic achievement worthy of Ukraine's highest awards," Butusov wrote on Telegram.He noted that while previous attempts to intercept helicopters at the front line were unsuccessful, this would mark the first such attack deep behind enemy lines. The Mi-8, valued at approximately $15 million, was reportedly transporting wounded Russian personnel. Pro-Kremlin sources indicate that the crew and passengers likely perished in the crash. Read more:
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