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Mi-8 helicopter destroyed in Russia – Ukrainian intelligence.
A Mi-8 transport helicopter has been destroyed at the Kryazh air base in the Russian city of Samara.
The Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR) announced this on Facebook, Ukrinform reports.
"On April 17, 2024, a Mi-8 transport helicopter was destroyed at the Kryazh air base in the city of Samara. The aggressor used the helicopter in the war against Ukraine for the transportation of weapons and personnel," the military intelligence agency said, publishing a respective video.
The intelligence added that a helicopter of this type could cost $10-15 million.
As was reported earlier, on March 22, a Mi-8 military helicopter crashed in the Russian Federation near the village of Rovenki, Belgorod region.
Video: Official Telegram channel of the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Main Intelligence Directorate
Zelensky says heads of state from all continents invited to peace summit in Switzerland.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that every peace-loving nation is interested in attending the Peace Summit, because it is about genuine respect for international law and peaceful coexistence throughout the world.
Ukraine's Air Force says cannot disclose exact date for delivery of F-16s to Ukraine.
The Ukrainian Air Force cannot disclose the exact date when F-16 fighter jets will appear in Ukraine.
Ukrainian air defenders down Russian reconnaissance drone in Mykolaiv region.
Ukraine's air defense units destroyed an Orlan-10 reconnaissance drone of the Russian invaders in the southern Mykolaiv region early on Thursday, May 2.
Enemy attempting to break through front line in three sectors - Defense Forces.
The situation in the eastern sector, where the Khortytsia operational and strategic grouping of troops operates, is hot. In particular, in the Bakhmut, Avdiivka and Novopavlivka sectors, the enemy is trying to break through the front line.
Russian forces executed at least 20 Ukrainian soldiers since December 2023 - HRW.
The Russian forces appear to have executed at least 15 Ukrainian soldiers as they attempted to surrender, and possibly six more who were surrendering or who had surrendered, since early December 2023.
King Charles returns to public duties for first time since cancer diagnosis.
The King has been announced as the new patron of Cancer Research UK, as he returns to public duties for the first time since being diagnosed with cancer. He takes over the patronage from his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth. Read more: #kingcharle...
Man with sword arrested after police and public are attacked in east London.
A sword-wielding man has been arrested after a series of attacks in east London. Witnesses said a vehicle was driven into a house and people were then stabbed. Police officers who responded to the attack were also allegedly attacked. Live updates:...
Ukraine's 'Harry Potter castle' set ablaze by Russian missile strike in Odesa.
Footage released by State Emergency Services of Ukraine shows firefighters battling a blaze at an educational institution in the Ukrainian Black Sea port of Odesa after it was struck by a Russian missile on Monday (April 29) leaving four dead and ...
Watch live: Met Police deliver statement after man with sword 'attacks people and police officers'.
The Metropolitan Police are holding a press conference at midday to provide an update on the critical incident near a Tube station in northeast London after reports of a man wielding a sword attacked members of the public and police officers. The ...
Footage shows man wielding huge sword
The Metropolitan Police says a 36-year-old man wielding a sword has been arrested after an attack on members of the public and two police officers near an east London Tube station. #skynews #london #stabbing SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for mo...
Professor who correctly predicts elections says Biden can win despite latest polls.
Allan Lichtman, a distinguished professor of history at American University who has accurately predicted 9 of the last 10 presidential elections, tells CNN’s Laura Coates why he thinks President Joe Biden has an advantage in 2024 despite polling t...