Ukraine's defence forces hit Russian helicopter over Sea of Azov

Ukrainian forces hit a helicopter belonging to Russian forces over the Sea of Azov on the night of 3-4 July.

Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook

Details: The type of helicopter attacked by Ukraine's defence forces has not yet been revealed.

Quote: "An enemy helicopter was hit over the Sea of Azov. The extent of the damage is being assessed."

More details: The General Staff also confirmed a strike on the port of Kronstadt in Russia's Leningrad Oblast, which is used by Russia's Baltic Fleet.

Quote: "A hit was recorded on the facility, followed by a fire on the port's premises. Information on the extent of the damage caused is being gathered."

Background:

• It was reported earlier that a Russian Ka-52 helicopter was downed by a first-person view (FPV) drone.
• In March, the Ukrainian military attacked units from Russian forces on the Syvash drilling rig in the Black Sea using maritime and aerial drones. In particular, a Russian Ka-27 helicopter was destroyed.

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