Ukrainian military reportedly damaged enemy helicopters belonging to occupants in Crimea
In an unusual turn of events, unverified reports suggest that Ukrainian drones may have been responsible for the destruction of two helicopters at Simferopol Airport on August 30. The claims were made by AviaVector, a community specialising in satellite reconnaissance of airbases, via a post on Twitter.
The post did not explicitly state the time of the fire, but a video of a fire near Simferopol Airport, along with satellite imagery, was shared online. The comparison of satellite images from August 30 at 09:02 UTC and August 22 at 09:07 UTC shows a fire in the area where Mi-8 and Mi-24 helicopters were previously located, according to preliminary data.
However, it is important to note that the post does not confirm whether the helicopters were indeed destroyed in the fire. Furthermore, the post does not mention any Ukrainian drones in relation to the fire.
The operators of the affected helicopters, the Mi-8 and Mi-24, at Simferopol Airport are the Russian military forces. The drone movement towards Simferopol Airport was detected around 09:30 on August 30.
Despite the lack of confirmation, the alleged incident has raised concerns about the escalating tensions in the region. No further details about the cause of the fire or any casualties or damages have been reported.
As always, it is crucial to verify information from multiple sources before drawing definitive conclusions. This article will be updated as more information becomes available.
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