In a recent military operation, Ukrainian forces struck a Russian Ka-27 multifunctional helicopter near the village of Kamyshly in occupied Crimea during the night of February 17, according to a report from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine via Telegram.
Additionally, on February 16, Ukrainian defense units successfully targeted three Russian drone command posts located in the vicinity of Huliaipole in the temporarily occupied Zaporizhzhia region, as well as in Anatoliivka in Kursk Oblast, Russia, and near the settlement of Zatyshia, also in Zaporizhzhia.
The extent of damage and enemy casualties are still being assessed, the military headquarters noted. As of now, there has been no comment from the Russian side regarding these incidents.
According to the latest figures from the General Staff, Russia has lost a total of 347 helicopters since the onset of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The conflict has seen regular attacks and drone strikes affecting both Russian regions and territories occupied by Russia.
The Ukrainian military emphasizes its ongoing efforts to target military assets of the adversary in temporarily occupied areas and within Russian territory to diminish the offensive capabilities of Russian forces.
Ukrainian forces have successfully targeted a Russian helicopter in Crimea and multiple drone command posts in occupied territories. The ongoing conflict continues to see significant military actions as both sides assess their losses.