Defence Intelligence of Ukraine: A Russian Mi-8 was destroyed in Samara

17 April, 2024 Fire on board Russian Mi-8. Freeze frame from the GUR video A Russian Mi-8 multi-purpose helicopter used to transport personnel and weapons was destroyed in Samara.

The press service of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine reported on this. It is reported that the helicopter was destroyed on April 17 at the Kryazh Air Base in the city of Samara. The released footage captures the rear part of the fuselage on fire, and flames on board the helicopter.

Militarnyi, with reference to the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine, recently reported that the Russian Serpukhov small missile ship deployed in the Baltic Sea was damaged by a fire on board. The fire inside the missile ship completely destroyed its communications and automation equipment.

The Defense Intelligence of Ukraine stated that it would take a long time to restore the ship's combat capability.