Ukraine destroys four Russian helicopters in Belgorod region (video)
Photo: Four Russian helicopters destroyed in the Belgorod region (GettyImages)
Four Russian attack helicopters were destroyed in the Belgorod region. They were eliminated by missile strikes from Ukrainian HIMARS systems, according to the Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
“The Special Operations Forces in cooperation with the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine, missile forces, and artillery destroyed 2 Russian Ka-52 helicopters and 2 Mi-8s,” the statement said.
According to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, all the helicopters were destroyed by missile strikes in Russia's rear, where Russians created a platform for aircraft to jump up - a camouflaged position for rapid movement of aircraft or unexpected attacks on the Security and Defense Forces of Ukraine.
The target was attacked with HIMARS M30A2 i3 ammunition - 180,000 tungsten fragments each.
“Russia once again thought that it was unreachable in the deep rear. We have once again proved that there is nothing unattainable for the Ukrainian Special Forces,” the Special Forces said.
Situation in Belgorod region
In March, the Ukrainian Defense Forces conducted an operation in the Belgorod region of Russia. According to media reports, several settlements on the border have come under the control of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
On March 22, the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that the Ukrainian Air Force had successfully attacked the control center of the Russian border outpost in Glotovo, Belgorod region of Russia.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Ukrainian pilots eliminated Russia's facility even though Russian units were using enhanced camouflage measures.
