Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces say an FP-1 long-range “deep strike” drone has shot down a Russian Mi-8 helicopter in midair over Russia’s Rostov region, roughly 180 to 190 kilometers from the front line. If verified, […]
Russian military propagandists have confirmed the loss of two Mi-8 helicopters and their crews over the Black Sea on December 31, 2024. The helicopters were struck by missile fire launched from a Ukrainian unmanned surface […]
The Voeniy Osvedomitely channel on Telegram, known for its close links to the Russian military, has unveiled a photo showcasing a new generation of the Soviet-era Mil Mi-8 helicopter. Reportedly observed on Russia’s southern frontiers, […]
A drone strike at a military installation in Moldova’s breakaway republic of Transnistria on Sunday destroyed a Mi-8 helicopter and ignited a fire, authorities in the pro-Russia region said. The area’s pro-Russia officials blamed the […]
The Ukrainian armed forces successfully attacked airports in the temporarily occupied territories on the night of 17 October, reported the Special Operations Forces of Ukraine. The Ukrainian Armed Forces successfully attacked airports in the temporarily occupied territories. […]
On August 23, a Russian pilot landed his Mi-8 helicopter at a Ukrainian airfield and surrendered. Now the 28-year-old is calling on other Russian pilots to do the same, reported the Kyiv Independent. He addresses […]
The Croatian Ministry of Defense is going to transfer a new package of military assistance to Ukraine. This was reported by the local publication Jutarnji. Croatia donated 14 Mi-8 and Mi-8MTV helicopters to Ukraine. The […]
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