Zelenskyy shows off Ukrainian army aviation in action (video)
Photo: President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy (Vitalii Nosach, RBC-Ukraine)
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy showed a spectacular video of the work of the army aviation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
"Army Aviation Day of the AFU Land Forces. A day to honor the heroic warriors whose actions have delivered significant results in defending Ukraine. Fire support, heliborne insertion of troops and weapons, evacuation of the wounded — Army Aviation personnel are always exactly where they are needed. We will always remember the heroic operations you carried out — Mariupol, Zmiinyi Island, and many others," Zelenskyy said.
He also thanked all the crews and technical staff of the army aviation for their work and contribution to the defense of the state.
"Eternal honor and remembrance to all the fallen defenders of Army Aviation," the President of Ukraine stressed.
About the Army Aviation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Today, July 3, Ukraine celebrates the Day of Army Aviation of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for the first time, as Zelenskyy signed the relevant decree on January 8, 2025.
This branch of the Armed Forces is designed to perform air support tasks in various conditions of general combat. Army aviation is the most mobile and effective component of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
It was created on the basis of the equipment and flight personnel of transport and several separate squadrons. About 900 Mi-2, Mi-6, Mi-8, Mi-26, and Mi-24 helicopters were in service.
