It was stated by the Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in its official account on Facebook. Ukraine’s Air Force Command state affirmed that russia’s Su-type fighter, two Mi-24 and one Ka-52 helicopters and Orlan-10 UAV were among the targets.
“On April 17, the air defense units of the Air Force and the Land Forces destroyed five air targets: 1 aircraft (Su-type fighter), 3 helicopters (two Mi-24 and one Ka-52), 1 UAV of operational and tactical level (Orlan-10),” states the report.
Read more: Russia’s UAV Orlan-10 Shot Down in Odesa Region
Remains of a russian Mi-8/Mi-17 helicopter that was shot down by the Armed Forces of Ukraine were seen in video published in a social networks:
As noted, the Air Force fighters continue to patrol the airspace and shield the troops from the air, while strike aircraft launch missiles and bombs attacks on the positions of Russian troops.
Defense Express reported on Sunday, April 17, that Ukraine’s Air Assault Forces shot down russia’s Orlan-10 UAV in Donetsk region.
Ukrainian Armed Forces hit another russia`s most advanced Ka-52 helicopter.
Find more details on the theme in publications by Defense Express:
Ukrainian Troops Shot Down the Brand-new Russian Helicopter Mi-28 (Video)
The Newest Russian Helicopter Ka-52 Could be Shot Down by a Rifle
How Lack of Orlan UAVs Forces Russians Change Their Logistics
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