Two enemy helicopters destroyed in Ukrainian strike deep inside Russia
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Media report destruction of two Russian helicopters — multi-purpose Mi-8 and attack Ка-52 (Photo: militarnyi.com)
Ukrainian Forces used strike drones to destroy a Russian multi-purpose Mi-8 and a Ka-52 attack helicopter at an airbase in Russia's Oryol Oblast, Militarnyi news outlet reported on Feb. 22, citing the Russian Spy Dossier Telegram channel.
The attack on the Pugachovka airfield, located near the village of Pugachovka, took place on the evening of Feb. 20.
Militarnyi noted that Pugachovka is a small dirt airfield belonging to the Oryol flying club of the Volunteer Society for Cooperation with the Army, Aviation, and Fleet (DOSAAF) of Russia.
The enemy likely uses this site as an operational airfield for a consolidated helicopter detachment specifically tasked with intercepting Ukrainian long-range UAVs.
Destroyed enemy aviation on Feb. 20
According to the Spy Dossier channel, the destroyed aircraft belonged to the following Russian units:
The multi-purpose Mi-8 helicopter (tail number 53) belonged to the 319th Separate Helicopter Regiment, based in Chernigovka, Primorsky Krai.
The Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopter (tail number 18) belonged to the 16th Army Aviation Brigade, based in Zernograd, Rostov Oblast.
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