The Ukrainian Air Force confirmed the loss of the crew of the Mi-24 attack helicopter during a combat mission. The information was published by the 11th separate brigade of the Kherson Army Air Force.
The causes of the incident have not yet been clarified. The brigade also did not specify the location or exact date of the tragedy, and the names of the crew members were not released.
In a post on social media, the unit paid tribute to the fallen soldiers, saying that “only the best sons of Ukraine are capable of so heroically defending the motherland and fighting in the sky against the occupier.” The text describes the crew members as “true patriots and worthy officers” and emphasizes that this loss is a “great pain” for the brigade.
According to the announcement, this is not the first recent case of this type. In December 2025, the Army Air Force’s 12th Separate Brigade also lost a Mi-24 crew that did not return from a combat mission; at the time, the incident was linked to a response to the Russian attack.
The Ukrainian Air Force did not say whether an investigation was underway or when more details might be released.
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