The Air Force of the Army of Ukraine confirmed the loss of the crew of a Mi-24 combat helicopter during a combat operation. The information was published by the Herszon 11th Independent Army Aviation Brigade.
The reasons for the incident have not yet been disclosed. The brigade did not provide information about the location and exact time of the tragedy, and the names of the crew members were not disclosed.
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In a post on social media, the unit paid tribute to the fallen soldiers, saying that “only the best sons of Ukraine can so heroically defend the homeland and fight the occupier in the sky.” The text describes the personnel as “true patriots and worthy officers”, stressing that the loss is a “great pain” for the brigade.
According to the statement, this is not the first recent case 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 deployment; the case was then related to a response to a Russian attack.
The Air Force of the Ukrainian Army did not say whether an investigation is underway or when more details are expected.
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