Satellite images confirm Ukrainian strike destroyed two helicopters at Sochi airfield

unian.net (Russian)

On Friday, September 4, Ukrainian forces struck an airfield in Sochi, destroying two helicopters and damaging a third, according to satellite images. The satellite photos identified two destroyed Russian helicopters, a Ka-52 and an Mi-28, as well as one damaged Mi-8. The strike was part of a larger attack on the Sochi area. The broader assault also caused a fire at an oil depot, leading to temporary flight restrictions at Sochi airport. The day prior, a Ukrainian naval drone attacked a Russian support vessel.


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