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In occupied Crimea, it roared: enemy air defense systems and radar stations, vessels and a helicopter were hit - video of the DIU
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine inflicted devastating strikes on enemy radar stations, air defense systems, ships, and a Mi-8 helicopter in Crimea. The operation was successful in dismantling the occupiers' military equipment.
In Russia, a Mi-8 military helicopter crashed, the crew died - Russian media
In the Leningrad region of Russia, a Mi-8 military helicopter crashed during a training flight. All crew members died. The helicopter was in service with the Russian Aerospace Forces.
Russians tried six times to plant their flags in Toretsk - how it all ended
In Toretsk, the occupiers tried to install Russian flags for propaganda videos, but all attempts were thwarted by Ukrainian drones. An enemy Su-25 was also shot down near the city.
Not only Su-25: an enemy Mi-8 also came under attack by Ukrainian defenders
An anti-aircraft missile unit of the 28th Brigade and the 57th Separate Tank Brigade shot down a Russian Su-25 with an Igla MANPADS near Toretsk. An enemy Mi-8 that had arrived to evacuate the pilot was attacked by Ukrainian drones and forced to retreat.
Russia has created a drone capable of engaging Ukrainian naval drones - ISW
The Russian Black Sea Fleet has used an Orion drone for the first time to destroy a Ukrainian maritime drone. ISW reports that this could change the balance of power in the Black Sea.
Russians have started using helicopters less in the Black Sea: Pletenchuk names the reason
The occupiers have reduced the use of helicopters in the Black Sea after several units were destroyed by Magura V5 maritime drones. Currently, Russia relies on aviation and drones to patrol the waters.
DIU confirms destruction of two Russian helicopters by naval drones near Crimea
Magura V5 maritime drones destroyed two Russian Mi-8 helicopters near occupied Crimea. The third helicopter was damaged and managed to land.
Historic strike: Magura V5 maritime drone shoots down an enemy air target - an Mi-8 helicopter for the first time
A Magura V5 maritime drone with R-73 SeeDragon missiles destroyed a Russian Mi-8 helicopter near Cape Tarkhankut. The second enemy helicopter was damaged and managed to reach the airfield.
Murder of Russian military pilot Kuzminov in Spain: Russian security forces are suspected
A former KGB officer and a Russian police colonel are suspected of murdering Russian pilot Kuzminov, who hijacked an Mi-8 and fled to Ukraine. Shell casings from a Makarov pistol were found at the crime scene.
Ukrainian Armed Forces destroy Russian Mi-8 in Kharkiv sector
The Ukrainian Defense Forces are holding back the Russian offensive in the Kharkiv sector. Five combat engagements took place over the last day, the enemy lost 112 soldiers and 77 pieces of equipment, including a Mi-8 helicopter.
Ukrainian troops engage in 114 combat incidents in the frontline: the most intense in the Liman, Kurakhove and Pokrovsk sectors - General Staff
There were 114 combat engagements on the Russian-Ukrainian front over the last day. Enemy attacks were most active in the Liman, Kurakhove and Pokrovsk sectors, where Ukrainian troops repelled most of the attacks.
Attack on the military airfield of the Russian Federation “Khanska”: 57 Russian airplanes and helicopters were there at once
The SBU, GUR and SSO attacked the Khanskaya military airfield in Russia. At the time of the attack, there were 57 Russian combat and training aircraft and helicopters, including Su-34, Su-35 and Mi-8.
In Omsk, Russia, schoolchildren burned down an Mi-8, allegedly promised a $20,000 reward
Two 16-year-old teenagers set fire to an Mi-8 helicopter at an air base in Omsk for the promised $20,000. They received the task via Telegram, but never received the money.
KAMAZ crashes into a passenger train near Volgograd, Russia: at least 100 injured
A KAMAZ truck collided with a Kazan-Adler passenger train near Volgograd. 9 cars derailed, injuring at least 100 people, including children. Rescuers are working at the scene.
GUR hit three Russian helicopters on the territory of Russia - source
On July 21, the GUR hit Mi-28 and Ka-226 helicopters in Tomilino, Moscow Region. On July 24, an Mi-8 helicopter is destroyed at the Kryazh airfield in Samara as a result of sabotage.
Crimea on fire: a large-scale fire broke out in the resort of Koktebel
In Crimea, large-scale fires broke out near Koktebel and Simferopol district, covering an area of 20-30 hectares, with more than 150 specialists and 25 pieces of equipment involved in extinguishing them.
"Tension on the border with Ukraine eliminated": the head of Belarus instructed to withdraw troops
Lukashenko announced the withdrawal of Belarusian troops from the border with Ukraine, saying tensions had been resolved.
In Kupyansky direction, the invaders have become more active and are using aviation - General Staff
In the Kupyansky direction, the Russian invaders have become more active and are using aviation, while the Ukrainian defenders have repelled 8 assault operations and continue to fight in the area of Stelmakhovka and Berestovo.
Reuters: Iranian President Raisi may have been killed in helicopter crash
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian may have been killed in a helicopter crash in the mountains, and rescue efforts were hampered by bad weather.
Ukraine may have damaged MiG-31 fighters as a result of strike on Belbek airfield - Defense Express
A missile strike on a Russian airfield in occupied Crimea could have damaged MiG-31 fighters. In total, 24 airplanes and six helicopters can be counted at this base.
Russian Mi-8 helicopter destroyed at Samara airfield in Russia: DIU shows footage
At the Kryazh airfield in Samara, a Mi-8 transport helicopter worth $10-15 million, which Russia used to transport weapons and personnel in the war against Ukraine, was destroyed.
A military Mi-24 helicopter crashed in russian-occupied Abkhazia: the crew survived
A Mi-24 helicopter of the Ministry of Defense of Abkhazia crashed in the village of Volodymyrivka, Gulrip district, russia-occupied Abkhazia, but all three crew members survived with non-life-threatening injuries.
Russian pilot Kuzminov shot with Makarov pistol and run over by car - media
Russian pilot Maksim Kuzminov was shot six times with a Makarov pistol, after which his body was run over by a car in a parking lot in southern Spain.
Russians send helicopters into the sky over Crimea - media
Russian helicopters Ka-52 and Mi-8 took to the skies over the temporarily occupied Crimea and Simferopol region.
Mi-8 helicopter crashes in Belgorod region, pilot wounded - rosmedia
A military Mi-8 helicopter crashed near the village of Rovenki in the Belgorod region of Russia, injuring the pilot.
In russia, an Mi-8 helicopter carrying watchmen crashed while flying to a gold mine
An Mi-8 helicopter carrying shift workers crashed in the magadan region of russia after an engine malfunction, killing one person and seriously injuring two others, with 17 workers and three crew members on board.
Flying over the occupiers' heads, we could see their faces - Ukrainian scout about the very first flight to Azovstal
In March 2022, Ukrainian scouts flew by helicopter over the heads of the Russian occupiers to reach the besieged Azovstal plant in Mariupol to deliver supplies and evacuate the wounded.
Powerful explosions in Crimea: Russians send helicopters into the sky
Local residents in the occupied Crimea heard explosions and saw Russian helicopters.
Occupants are trying to seize two settlements in the Bakhmut sector, fighting continues - Yevlash
Russian troops are fighting within the town of Bohdanivka in the Bakhmut sector.
Croatia rejects Serbia's accusations of a diplomatic scandal over Russia's war against Ukraine
Croatia rejects Serbia's accusations of interfering in its internal affairs because of different views on Russia's war against Ukraine.