Ukrainian drones hit Russian Mi-35 and Mi-8 helicopters at Taganrog airfield

unian.ua (Ukrainian)

Ukrainian drones struck Russian Mi-35 and Mi-8 helicopters at the Taganrog-Central airfield in Russia's Rostov region, according to analysts citing satellite imagery. The strike occurred overnight into Monday, September 7, with one Mi-8 destroyed and one Mi-35 damaged. The airfield is located approximately 40 kilometers from Ukraine's state border and is actively used by the Russian military. It also hosts the 325th aircraft repair plant, which services transport aircraft and components for Il-76 planes. The report follows other recent Ukrainian strikes on Russian aircraft, including a Su-24 hit in Crimea and a collision of two Russian Su-35S fighters in Kursk region.


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