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Ukrainian forces destroy Russian helicopter using HIMARS: Video

Ukrainian forces destroy Russian helicopter using HIMARS: Video Illustrative photo (Photo: Getty Images)
Author: Daria Shekina

Military forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine using HIMARS destroyed a Russian helicopter near Lyman, according to the Center of Strategic Communications of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

The Ukrainian military stated that today, December 6, UAV operators of the Defense Forces adjusted the work of the HIMARS of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.

"Greetings on the occasion of the Day of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were received by the crew of a Russian transport helicopter near Lyman," the military stated.

According to sources from the Ukrainian Armed Forces, the helicopter was functionally destroyed.

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