Ukraine’s Air Force clarify type of Russian helicopters destroyed on St Nicholas Day

The type of helicopters shot down on 19 December by anti-aircraft missile units of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has been determined.

Source: Press service of Air Force Command on Facebook

Quote: "These are two Mi-8 military transport helicopters of the Russian occupation forces.

Ukrainian anti-aircraft troops shot down both helicopters around 12:30, 19 December 2022, in Donetsk Oblast."

Background: In the evening report on 19 December, the General Staff of Ukraine announced that the Ukrainian military shot down two Russian helicopters, without sharing details.

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