Published: FEBRUARY 27, 2023 09:37. Click Manage settings for more information and to manage your choices. Artillery shelling was reported near 16 settlements, in particular Avdiivka, Vodiane, Zolota Nyva, Marinka, Vuhledar and Velyka Novosilka in Donetsk Oblast. The Ukrainian military also downed one of the helicopters in late June. @UkrainianLandForces/Zenger Newsweek Newsletter sign-up. OLENA ROSHCHINA WEDNESDAY, 7 SEPTEMBER 2022, 10:30 On the morning of 7 September, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine shot down a Russian Ka-52 attack helicopter over Kherson. Karolina Hird, a Russia analyst with the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), told Newsweek last October that Russia pursuing "high-risk" missions and providing poor standards for aircraft maintenance could be contributing to the losses. Moscow does not publish their total losses, but Ukraine's Ministry of Defense releases its estimates of Russian losses. Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have already shot down 235 helicopters and 268 aircraft in total. According to the Ukrainian militarys estimates, which The Post could not independently verify, since the start of the war on Feb. 24, Kyivs forces have destroyed around 235 enemy helicopters and 268 airplanes. Additionally, they have lost 1,704 tanks, 3,920 armored personnel vehicles, 863 artillery systems, 251 multiple launch rocket systems, 113 anti-aircraft warfare systems, 221 aircraft, 188 helicopters, 15 boats, and 2,803 vehicles and fuel tanks, the defense ministry said. A video posted by the Armed Forces of Ukraine's Command of the Airborne Assault Troops showed the division being destroyed by an attack from Ukraine's airborne and ground troops. Intense fighting for control of Bakhmut has extended to an air battle as Ukrainian forces on the ground hold steady despite a relentless onslaught of Russian attacks. Williams, a . Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered the invasion of Ukraine in late February as he hoped for quick success in his stated goals to "liberate" the separatist Donbas region. From 08:40 to 08:58 on October 12, anti-aircraft missile units of the Air Force destroyed at least four enemy attack helicopters (probably Ka-52s), which were providing fire support to the ground occupation forces in the southern direction, the air force said on its Telegram channel. Meanwhile, Russia said it had detained eight people in connection with an explosion on the Kerch Bridge linking Russia to Crimea on October 8 for which Putin has blamed Kyiv. Read also: Almost 500 Russian troops, helicopter destroyed in one day, says General Staff. The Ka-52 and its variants are among the few military helicopters with ejection seat systems. World Ukraine Russia. A helicopter carrying the leadership team of Ukraine's interior ministry crashed near a kindergarten and residential block in the Kyiv region on Wednesday, killing at least 14 people, including. "There is no military logic in such shelling," he said, "only an unbridled desire to kill as many of our people as possible and intimidate others. Ukraine's Ministry of Defense announced on Monday that its troops successfully shot down a Russian Ka-52 helicopter, which is considered to be one of Russia's most powerful helicopters as. Russian Air Force - 30 April 2022: A Russian Ka-52 helicopter was shot down by a Stugna-P anti-tank guided missile. Details: Ukrainian Air Force carried out 14 strikes on clusters of Russian military personnel and equipment over the past 24 hours. This week, Ukraine stepped up its call to the West to provide greater missile defense capabilities following Russia's attacks on a number of cities on Monday, including Kyiv. Russian military forces reportedly shot down one of its own combat helicopters in a friendly fire incident, according to Ukrainian . Washington has told China it risks ending up on the "wrong side of history" following Chinese President Xi Jinping's assurances given to Russian President Vladimir Putin that Beijing supports Russian "sovereignty.". Journalists fight on their own frontline. In particular, Lemishchyne, Oleksandrivka, Starytsia, Vovchansk and Bolohivka. According to the Ukrainian air force, one helicopter was shot down at 6:45 p.m., the other at 6:48 p.m. Luhansk Oblast governor Serhiy Haidai said earlier this week that all three bridges into Severodonetsk had been destroyed, making delivering supplies and evacuating civilians impossible. The 300th Russian warplane to be shot down by Ukrainian forces was announced by the Ukrainian Defense Ministry on Monday morning. Source: press service of the Air Force. On the Zaporizhzhia front, areas in and around 17 settlements were affected by Russian fire. The images were obtained from the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, along with a short statement saying: "In the Donetsk region, fighters of territorial defense of Ukraine brought down the Russian military Mi-35M helicopter.". Russia lost two attack helicopters in three minutes Monday, picked off in rapid succession by Ukraines air defenses, Kyivs military authorities said. Today, in just 18 minutes, service members of #UAarmy shot down 4 russian [sic] helicopters that were spoiling beautiful autumn skies in the south of Ukraine. 10:02am Oct 13, 2022. We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. The air force also revealed that Ukrainian forces fired on two more Russian helicopters, so its possible the number of downed aircraft will increase. Join half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters. Newsweek subscription offers > Ukrainian. Two Ka-52 were destroyed as well as 3 Orlan-10 UAVs and one kamikaze drone in the past 24 hours, the Task Force reported. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Vladimir Putin's ex-crony warns he will be back-stabbed by his inner circle, Ukraine pays moving tribute to British war hero Jordan Gatley, Zelensky looks uncomfortable as Macron hugs him, Huge 15ft crocodile stalks terrified Brits at popular beach resort. It is unknown if the crew of either helicopter downed Monday survived. Find out more about how we use your information in our privacy policy and cookie policy. Support Ukrainska Pravda or become our patron! "The aircraft were performing missions in the vicinity of Yevhenivka (Volnovakha district, Donetsk oblast). 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, Sky-high costs: Hochul sticks NY taxpayers with $271K flight tab in first year as gov, Why boats and helicopters are driving Miamis real estate market, Futuristic new helicopters will bring super-rich to the Hamptons quietly, Potty-line Bling: The bizarre details behind Drakes personal toilet. In the short clip, whichwas shared widely on social media, thechopper can be seen hugging the ground as it flies over fields in southernUkraine. A Russian Ka-52 attack helicopter was shot down this night in #Kharkiv Oblast by . Some 438 members of the European Parliaments voted in favor of the resolution, with 65 voting against and 94 abstaining. Pictures from the crash scene show the fiery wreckage of the helicopter. This story has been shared 115,883 times. Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24 in what the Kremlin is calling a "special military operation" to "liberate the Donbas." A Ukrainian paratrooper shot down a Russian attack helicopter with a well-aimed shot from a British-made Starstreak rocket launcher. They conducted artillery strikes on 14 areas in and around the settlements of Hrianykivka, Kupiansk, and Berestove in Kharkiv Oblast, and Dibrova and Bilohorivka in Luhansk Oblast. Thanks for contacting us. We've received your submission. Russia has seen a wave of both personnel and equipment losses since the Russia-Ukraine war began, including in recent days. The video has an overlay that says, " Only China has the privilege to watch . Hundreds of civilians are taking shelter in the bunkers beneath the city's Azot chemical plant. The Ukrainians claim there's video evidence of the shoot-downs, but haven't yet . The three Ka-52s reportedly downed by Ukraine overnight mark just the latest failure for Putin in connection to his war against Ukraine, with Russian forces already losing an estimated 281. Russian Ground Forces - 2 May 2022: A Russian Orlan-10 was shot down by Ukrainian Army Transcarpathian brigades. Putin's military has lost other Ka-52 helicopters amid its invasion of Ukraine. Ukraine claimed to shoot down a Russian Ka-52 helicopter, priced at $16 million on July 25, 2022. Footage has been released by the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence showing what it claims to be four Russian helicopters being shot down. The Ka-52 a small, two-seat attack helicopter recognizable by its distinctive double rotor has been a mainstay of Russias invasion force since the beginning of the war. Ukrainian defenders also shot down 1x Russian Su-25 in the vicinity of Bakhmut.". "A key aspect is, despite these increased numbers in terms of replacements, reinforcements, there is not a significant enhancement in terms of the training of those forces," said the official. 15 settlements came under fire, in particular Spirne, Vesele, Dubovo-Vasylivka, Berkhivka, Bakhmut and Ozarianivka in Donetsk Oblast. It is also deployed as a surveillance platform and aerial command post for a group of attack helicopters. The Ka-52 helicopter, also known as the "Alligator," is an all-weather attack helicopter designed to destroy armored and unarmored targets, including low-speed aerial targets and military personnel. Ukraine's Air Force said on Telegram that its anti-aircraft missile units destroyed the aircraft, which were probably Ka-52s, within 18 minutes, between 8:40 a.m. and 8:58 a.m. local time and added the aircraft were likely "providing fire support to the ground occupation troops in the southern direction.". Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksiy Reznikov announced the Ukrainian win on Monday, pointing to HIMARS as being instrumental in bolstering Ukraine's standing amid the conflict. Serhiy Prytula, a Ukrainian television personality who organized the crowdfunding drive, said that 50 Ram II drones will be bought with the money that was raised, along with three control stations and that further munitions would be purchased in the near future. Information about your device and internet connection, like your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Yahoo websites and apps. The video, which has not been independently verified,. A pretty terrifying video has surfaced out of Ukraine early on Mar. Ukraine's Air Force said on Telegram that its anti-aircraft missile units destroyed the aircraft, which were probably Ka-52s, within 18 minutes, between 8:40 a.m. and 8:58 a.m. local time and. We've received your submission. An ISW report on Monday suggested that Russia could be preparing to trade some of its attack helicopters, including the Ka-52 and the Mi-28, to Iran. Claim : Russia Just Destroyed NATO Jets + Helicopters In Ukraine! On the Kherson front, artillery fire of the Russian occupation forces hit 27 settlements in Kherson Oblast, located on the right bank of the Dnipro River, including Dudchany, Beryslav, Vesele, Tiahynka, Antonivka and the city of Kherson. The Ka-52 Alligator is a two-seat, all-weather attack helicopter, which was first introduced in Russia in the late 1990s. The black and white footage shows the chopper being tracked in eastern. Ukraine's Azov SSO battalion claimed responsibility for shooting down the helicopter, which it claimed was a Russian Mi-24, although elsewhere it has been reported as an Mi-35M. Chilling footage captures the moment a missile hits a low-flying Russian helicopter before crashing into a field in Ukraine in a blazing inferno. It also. 1 min read Alyona Mazurenko - Monday, 13 June 2022, 21:30 Ukrainian. The helicopter explodes in an enormous fireball, sending flames and thick black smoke pouring into the sky. Ukraine said its forces on Wednesday shot down at least four Russian attack helicopters likely Ka-52s (pictured) in a span of just 18 minutes. Source: General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, information as of 18:00 on 24 February. The Air Force has added that two more helicopters were engaged, therefore there is a possibility that other targets were also hit. Newsweek has reached out to the Russian Ministry of Defense for comment. A helicopter carrying senior Ukrainian officials crashed in a Kyiv suburb, killing 14 people, according to emergency officials. "During the day of January 24, Ukrainian Air Defense Forces shot down 3x Russian Ka-52 attack helicopters over a 30-minute span," the post said. The Ukrainian military says that it destroyed three Russian helicopters within 30 minutes on the 11-month anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war. By Brendan Cole On 7/27/22 at 10:58 AM EDT. While Russian officials have said that the bridge explosion was due to a truck bomb, a report by Molfar, a global open-source intelligence community, said a drone supplied to the Ukrainian military from the U.S. could have been the cause. It also carried out more than 30 attacks using multiple-launch rocket systems.". Last Friday, Ukraine claimed to destroy a Russian artillery division that included howitzers and other equipment. They are actively conducting aerial reconnaissance to adjust their artillery fire. While the Ukrainian military claims to have shot down 274 Russian military jets and 252 helicopters since February, those figures are likely inflated, said retired Marine Col. J.D. A video that circulated online depicts a Ukrainian team firing a shoulder-fired, heat-seeking missile at a Ka-52 and reportedly destroying it. Ukraines Azov SSO battalion claimed responsibility for shooting down the helicopter, which it claimed was a Russian Mi-24, although elsewhere it has been reported as a Mi-35M. Ukraine shot down a Russian combat helicopter worth $16 million, its defense ministry said on Monday. She said the support she got from other teams was 'overwhelming. The Ka-52 a small, two-seat attack helicopter recognizable by its distinctive. Ukraine destroying one of the helicopters is the latest sign of their success amid the Russia-Ukraine war. Since the beginning of Russias full-scale war against Ukraine, the Armed Forces of Ukraine have already shot down 235 helicopters and 268 aircraft in total. The Donetsk region has been a focal point of the war in Ukraine for several months. Everyone Practices Cancel Culture | Opinion, Deplatforming Free Speech is Dangerous | Opinion. There were two more helicopters being targeted, so there is a high probability that the number of the downed helicopters will increase soon," added the Air Force. Details: Preliminary information indicates that one helicopter crashed on territory recently liberated from Russians, the others were downed behind the zone of contact. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved, When disinfo specialists lie, Gray Ladys DeSantis frustration and other commentary, Putins former spin doctor-turned-critic dead, Ukraines northeastern front could decide new battle lines, Biden needs to step up military aid for Ukraine fast, Moscow-held regions of Ukraine in sham vote to join Russia, Please come back!: Heartbreaking plea from child as Russian dad drafted, Russia arrests at least 1,400 protesters as others rush to flee, Letting both sides declare victory in Ukraine may be best solution. Thanks for contacting us. French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, and Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi arrived in the Ukrainian capital by train from Poland for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. According to early reports, one helicopter fell in the area liberated from the Russian occupation forces, the rest plunged behind the front line. Ukraine's claims were partially confirmed by pro-Russian sources on the Telegram messaging app and Newsweek has reached out to the Russian defense ministry for comment on the Ukrainian claims. "Russian forces are likely carrying out higher-risk air operations with less suppression of Ukrainian air defenses than would be preferable," said Hird. The Ukrainian troops claim they didn't want to waste a 'Stinger' on the Ka-52 unit so used an 'Igla' instead. Suddenly, it bursts into flames after apparently being struck in the engine exhaust area at the base of the main rotor by a missile. "So again, ill-equipped, ill-trained, rushed to the battlefield.". Quote: "The 365th day of the Russian full-scale invasion is ongoing. "Ukrainian warriors of the 25th Paratrooper Brigade shot down a russian combat helicopter Ka-52 with 'Igla' MANPADS," the defense ministry tweeted. 5, 2022, showing the moment a Russian Mi-24/35 gunship helicopter is hit and killed by a Ukrainian man-portable air defense . Debris or possibly crew members can be seen falling from the aircraft after the missile strikes it. ', Greek transport minister resigns over train crash; 36 dead. ', Greek transport minister resigns over train crash; 36 dead, SoCal storm timeline: More snow, heavier rain expected Wednesday, Stubborn Bozeman potholes getting patched up, Mother pleads with police to keep searching for son swept away from SUV in floodwater, FBI believes Covid originated from Chinese lab leak, says agency director. Vladimir Putin's advances into Ukraine were dealt another huge blow as three Russian choppers were gunned down by defence forces in just half an hour, it has been claimed. There are not enough shells, not enough hand grenade launchers," the commander said. The post did not specify what weapons were used to shoot the helicopter down or where the incident occurred. You can change your choices at any time by visiting your privacy controls. Last night three Ka-52 . On the anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russia carried out 18 airstrikes against Ukraine, whereas the Ukrainian Air Force conducted 14 strikes; a Russian Mi-24 attack helicopter and a Lancet UAV have been shot down as well. This story was provided to Newsweek by Zenger News. Russian Air Force - 3 May 2022: A ZALA Aero 421-16EM drone was shot down in Ukraine. An alliance between the two countries, both of which are under heavy U.S. sanctions, has already resulted in Russia receiving a substantial number of Iranian drones, many of which have since been destroyed by Ukrainian forces. The dead included the minister for internal affairs, Denys Monastyrsky. According to the report, the helicopters were shot down in southern Ukraine, although the air force would not specify a location. Newsweek reached out to Russia's defense ministry for comment. Everyone Practices Cancel Culture | Opinion, Deplatforming Free Speech is Dangerous | Opinion. It also said. No signs of the formation of Russian offensive groups were detected. Ukraine's military has claimed that it shot down four Russian attack helicopters in the spate of just 18 minutes. No place for Alligators here. This story has been shared 115,883 times. But more than five months into the war, Ukrainian defenders continue fighting back, with the conflict being contained to only the easternmost part of Ukraine and Russia largely failing to achieve any victory. With that kill, the Kremlin's Ka-52 inventory is. Ukraine strikes back: Kyiv's troops have already shot down five Russian helicopters, destroyed dozens of tanks - and entire battalion - but president Zelensky admits 137 of his soldiers have died Previously: Over the morning of 12 October, Ukrainian air defence units shot down 9 Shahed-136 kamikaze drones in Mykolaiv Oblast. "6 Ukrainian combat drones were shot down by anti-aircraft missiles, four more were disabled by radio-electronic warfare systems." Russia Ukraine Most read in World Read the original article on The New Voice of Ukraine, Almost 500 Russian troops, helicopter destroyed in one day, says General Staff, Ukraine repels seven Russian assaults, General Staff says, Chicago Mayor Lightfoot ousted; Vallas, Johnson in runoff, King asks Duke and Duchess of Sussex to move out of Frogmore so Prince Andrew can move in, Biden Mocks Marjorie Taylor Greene With 1 Simple Hand Gesture, A Nebraska high-school cheerleader competed on her own after the rest of her squad quit. Those losses include 50 ammunition depots destroyed by High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) that were supplied by the United States, which has backed Ukraine amid the war. On the anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Russia carried out 18 airstrikes against Ukraine, whereas the Ukrainian Air Force conducted 14 strikes; a Russian Mi-24 attack. Many of the downed helicopters have been Ka-52s. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that between February 24 and June 16, Russia had lost about 32,950 personnel, 1,449 tanks, 3,545 armored fighting vehicles, 729 artillery pieces, 233 multiple launch rocket systems, 97 air defense systems, 213 warplanes, 179 helicopters, 591 tactical drones, 129 cruise missiles, 13 warships, 2,494 motor vehicles and fuel tankers, and 55 pieces of special equipment. The burning helicopter of the occupiers made an unplanned landing right in the middle of the Ukrainian field. ', Greek transport minister resigns over train crash; 36 dead, Defence forces repel more than 60 Russian attacks General Staff report, Russia Presses Attempt to Encircle Eastern Ukraines Bakhmut, Russian, Ukrainian forces battle for control of key city of Bakhmut, Bakhmut battle intensity is increasing: Zelenskiy. "There were two more helicopters being targeted, so there is a high probability that the number of the downed helicopters will increase soon," added the Air Force. The Defence Forces also destroyed a Mi-24 attack helicopter and a Lancet UAV. "Ka-52 is worth about $16 million." General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Chicago Mayor Lightfoot ousted; Vallas, Johnson in runoff, King asks Duke and Duchess of Sussex to move out of Frogmore so Prince Andrew can move in, Biden Mocks Marjorie Taylor Greene With 1 Simple Hand Gesture, A Nebraska high-school cheerleader competed on her own after the rest of her squad quit. Officials from the Ukrainian Air Force claimed it shot down four Russian helicopters in the south of the country on October 12, 2022. Two Russian Ka-52 attack helicopters were shot down by a unit of the Odesa anti-aircraft missile brigade of the Air Command South, the Ukrainian air force said in a statement posted to social media. . In particular in the vicinity of Serebrianskyi Forest in Luhansk Oblast and the settlements of Verkhnokamianske and Rozdolivka in Donetsk Oblast. Former Russian president and staunch Vladimir Putin ally Dmitry Medvedev derided French, German and Italian leaders Thursday for their visit to the Ukrainian capital Kyiv as "fans of frogs, liverwurst and spaghetti.". The Ka-52 Alligator attack choppers were brought down near the town of Berislav in Kherson province along the Dniper River, where Russian forces are bracing for an expected Ukrainian offensive. Ukrainian servicemen walk along trenches on a front-line position in the Donetsk region on January 23 amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. [ukraine war news] - "Stinger" shot down a Russian helicopter in KakhovkaIf you liked this video, click the like button down below, and don't forget to sub. By clicking Accept all you agree that Yahoo and our partners will process your personal information, and use technologies such as cookies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights, and product development. Shocking battlefield footage from today shows Ukrainians cheer and applaud as they appear to shoot down two Russian aircraft in the Chernihiv and Mykolaiv oblasts as forces were also earlier. On the Volyn, Polissia, Sivershchyna and Slobozhanshchyna fronts, the operational situation remains unchanged. She said the support she got from other teams was 'overwhelming. Ukrainian soldiers reportedly shot down a massive Russian helicopter gunship, sending it crashing into a field in a ball of flames. Ukraine said that over 20 settlements near Bahkmut had been shelled by Russian tanks and artillery on Tuesday alone. The ground assault has resulted in heavy casualties for Russian troops and aligned mercenaries working for the Wagner Group in recent months. Footage has been released by the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence showing what it claims to be four Russian helicopters being shot down. Vladimir Putin has suffered a humiliating blow after Ukrainian forces shot down four attack helicopters in just 18 minutes, Ukraine's Ministry of Defence has claimed. In particular, Vremivka and Novopil in Donetsk Oblast and Olhivske, Huliaipole, Orikhiv, and Bilohiria in Zaporizhzhia Oblast. The Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces explained that by the fact that the Russian occupiers had been increasing the involvement of aircraft near the front line, mainly in Kharkiv, Zaporizhzhia, Mykolaiv, and Kherson oblasts. Friday marks the 114th day of the invasion. Ukrainian soldiers shot down a Russian Su-25 ground attack aircraft and a Mi-8 helicopter on Thursday, 5 January. A Ukrainian soldier is standing by some trees along. Recently, the enemy's combat aircraft losses have grown significantly. "According to preliminary data, one helicopter fell on the territory freed from militants, the rest, behind the front line," the Ukrainian Air Force's Telegram statement said, according to a translation. Support Ukrainska Pravda or become our patron! Anatolii Stepanov/AFP/Getty; Vitaly Timkiv/AFP/Getty, Ukrainian forces on the ground hold steady, Everyone Practices Cancel Culture | Opinion, Deplatforming Free Speech is Dangerous | Opinion. Inset, A Kamov Ka-52 "Alligator" military helicopter takes part in a military aviation competition in Russia's Krasnodar region on March 28, 2019. Ukrainian Air Force officials claimed on social media that Ukraine managed to shoot down four Russian attack helicopters in quick succession on Wednesday. "We cannot confirm the maintenance levels of Russian helicopters, though Russian maintenance has been generally poor throughout the war.". 1 min read. The Ukrainian military released footage of what it said were its forces shooting down a Russian helicopter on April 21.The video, which Storyful confirmed was recorded in the Zaporizhzhia region of Ukraine, shows a helicopter flying over fields before being hit with a projectile."On April 21st, Ukrainian paratroopers shot down a Russian helicopter with a Stinger," officials wrote in a . On the Avdiivka and Shakhtarsk fronts, Russian forces conducted an offensive in the areas of the settlements of Pervomaiske, Nevelske and Marinka, but to no avail. WEDNESDAY, 12 OCTOBER 2022, 13:30. According to the Ukrainian air force, one helicopter was shot down at 6:45 p.m., the other at 6:48 p.m. According to preliminary reports, one of the downed choppers crashed in an unspecified part of southern Ukraine that had been recently reclaimed by Kyivs forces from the Russians, while the other three landed somewhere behind the front line. Posting on the messaging app Telegram, the Azov SSO said: Original footage of the Russian Mi-24 helicopter in the Zaporizhzhia region. Source: press service of the Air Force. The aircraft, designed to conduct reconnaissance and designate targets for artillery as well as to conduct assaults on its own, has been targeted to devastating effect by Ukraines forces. This represents over 25% of the Russian Air Forces in-service fleet of 90 Ka-52s, and nearly half of Russias total helicopter losses in Ukraine, the ministry said. Death to the Russian invaders! they added. THREE Ka-52 HELICOPTERS WERE DESTROYED WITHIN HALF AN HOURDuring half an hour of anti-aircraft combat from 00:00 to 00:30 on January 24, 2023, units of the anti-aircraft missile forces of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of destroyed three Ka-52 attack helicopters. Ukrainian Armed Forces shared a video showing a Russian helicopter being shot down. Ukraines Ministry of Defense trolled the Russian military by tweeting: Productive morning, Ukrainian style. On June 8, the European Parliament adopted a resolution recommending that the European Union grant Ukraine the status of candidate country for EU membership. The helicopters were all destroyed by anti-aircraft missiles during the first half-hour of January 24, the 11-month anniversary of the war, according to a tweet from the Ukrainian Air Force. Ukraine claimed Wednesday that it shot down at least four Russian helicopters possibly Ka-52s nicknamed Alligators in a span of just 18 minutes. The remains of a Russian helicopter in a bomb-cratered field on May 16, 2022 in Biskvitne, Ukraine. They were downed between 8:40 AM and 8:58 AM, the department said. Many of the downed helicopters have been Ka-52s. Join half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters. pic.twitter.com/R5OG4AqL1l. Ukrainian forces also destroyed one Russian Su-25 fighter jet near the embattled city of Bahkmut, according to the post. The Russians reportedly lost four Ka-52 helicopters, which were used for their ground troops fire support in the southern axis. Quote: "From 8:40 to 8:58 on 12 October, in the south of Ukraine, anti-aircraft missile units of the Air Force destroyed at least four attack helicopters of the enemy (presumably Ka-52s) which provided fire support to occupying troops on the ground on the southern front.". Spirne, Vesele, Dubovo-Vasylivka, Berkhivka, Bakhmut and Ozarianivka in Donetsk Oblast an that! 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