Ukraine's Defence Intelligence releases intercept confirming hit on Russian Mi-8 helicopter in Crimea
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Tue, 31 Dec 2024 11:55:47 +0200
Ukraines Defence Intelligence DIU has released a radio interception of Russian communications confirming that a Russian helicopter was struck by a Ukrainian uncrewed surface vessel USV on 31 December, though the aircraft managed to return to base.
Source press service for DIU Details In a radio intercept obtained by Ukrainian intelligence, a pilot of a Russian Mi8 helicopter, struck by a missile launched from a Magura V5 USV, details the nature and consequences of the attack on the aircraft.
Quote There was a bang I got hit.
It was a launch from the water.
After that, there was another flash.
I didnt see where it went, but the first one hit me directly and exploded somewhere nearby I could feel it on the helicopter, some systems went down.
Previously Another Russian Mi8 helicopter crashed into the Black Sea following a missile strike by a Magura USV operated by Ukraines Defence Intelligence DIU, an incident captured on video.
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