Ukraine’s army aviation has confirmed the loss of the crew of a Mi-24 attack helicopter during a combat mission. The information was made public by the 11th Independent Army Aviation Brigade in Kherson.
So far, the reasons for the incident have not been clarified. The brigade has also not disclosed the location or the exact date of the tragedy, and the names of the crew members have not been released.
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In a post on social media, the unit honored the dead and stated that “only the best sons of Ukraine are able to defend the fatherland so heroically and fight in the sky against the occupier.” The text describes the crew as “true patriots and worthy officers”, and emphasizes that the loss represents “a great pain” for the brigade.
According to the statement, this is not the first recent incident involving this type. In December 2025, the 12th Independent Army Aviation Brigade also lost the crew of a Mi-24 that did not return from a combat mission, then linked to the response to a Russian attack.
Ukraine’s military aviation has not said whether an investigation is underway or when further details might be released.
Source and images: Facebook @11obraaKherson | Militarnyi. This content has been created with the help of KI and reviewed by the editors.
