Ukrainian mechanised brigade destroys Russian attack helicopter with MANPADS

Members of the 24th Mechanised Brigade named after King Danylo have destroyed a Russian Mi-24 helicopter in Donetsk Oblast.

Source: press service of the 24th Mechanised Brigade

Quote: "A Russian combat Mi-24 helicopter has been destroyed by the forces and assets of the King’s Brigade.

The enemy Hind was attempting to fire on the village of Niu-York in Donetsk Oblast when it was neutralised with a precise attack launched from an Igla man-portable anti-aircraft missile system by a member of the rocket and artillery division of the King Danylo 24th Mechanised Brigade."

Details: After being hit, the helicopter fell on Russian-controlled territory near the temporarily occupied settlement of Horlivka.

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