Ukrainian intelligence reports destruction of An-72 Aircraft at airbase in Moscow Oblast
Russian military transport An-72 exploded at Ostafyevo airfield near Moscow, causing $4.5M in damage.
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Russia’s navy-escorted tanker targets Bundeswehr helicopter with warning flares in Baltic
Last week, a Russian tanker fired signal ammunition at a German army helicopter conducting surveillance in the Baltic Sea, escalating tensions in the region.
Britain and Germany to equip helicopters for Ukraine with modern weapons
A new British-German defense initiative aims to provide Ukraine with upgraded Sea King helicopters equipped with modern weapons systems.
Ukraine destroys 3 helicopters and 146 Russian drones during Kursk operation
Ukrainian paratroopers eliminated two Ka-52 combat helicopters and 97 reconnaissance drones.
Media: Russian Mi-28 helicopter crashes in Kerch Strait, two pilots lost
Russian military sources report that a Mi-28 attack helicopter crashed into the Kerch Strait during a scheduled patrol flight, leaving one pilot dead and the other missing.
Ukraine destroys Russian Mi-8 helicopter in Kharkiv Oblast
Ukrainian forces shot down a Russian Mi-8 helicopter and inflicted significant losses on Russian troops in the Kharkiv direction, according to a General Staff report.
Russian Mi-8 helicopter crash in Kamchatka claims 22 lives
A Russian Mi-8 helicopter went missing on 31 August and was later found crashed in Kamchatka at Russia's Far East. All 22 people aboard, including 19 passengers and 3 crew members, died. The wreckage was discovered at 900 meters elevation, with dense fog suspected as the cause.
Mi-8 helicopter with 22 people on board goes missing in Russia’s Kamchatka
A helicopter transporting 19 passengers and 3 crew members disappeared in Kamchatka, Russia, during a visit to the Vachkazhets volcano.
Ukrainian soldiers on Mi-8 helicopter destroy Russian Shahed drones to save valuable anti-aircraft missiles
The success of such operations underscores the importance of crew training and timely detection of enemy aerial threats, as helicopters continue to play a crucial role in Ukraine's defense strategy.
Ukraine’s Sumy Oblast under intense Russian attacks amid Russia’s Kursk incursion
As Ukrainian forces allegedly breached Russia's Kursk Oblast, the Russians launched multi-faceted attacks on the bordering Sumy Oblast, with Ukraine reporting to destroy a Russian helicopter and two ballistic missiles.
Media: Ukrainian drone downs Russian Mi-8 helicopter in first such attack
Previous Ukrainian attempts to intercept Russian helicopters at the front line were unsuccessful.
Czechia sends final two Mi-24 attack helicopters to Ukraine
These helicopters are the final units from Prague's inventory, totaling eight Mi-24s provided to Ukraine.
Drone attack destroyed Russian helicopter in Moldova’s Transnistria (photos, video)
Initial reports indicate a drone attack targeted a Russian military unit in Transnistria, Moldova, resulting in the destruction of a Russian Mi-8 helicopter.
Russian helicopter transporting mine workers crashes in far eastern Russia
There were one or two dead due to the accident, local Telegram channels reported.
Czechia plans to supply Ukraine with Mi-24 combat helicopters, defense minister says
Prague plans to send Mi-24 combat helicopters to Ukraine, Czech Minister of Defence Jana Černochová has announced, according…