Ukrainian Army Aviation has confirmed the loss of the crew of an Mi-24 attack helicopter during a combat mission. The information was released by the 11th Separate Army Aviation Brigade of Kherson.
So far, the causes of the incident have not been clarified. The brigade also did not disclose the location or the exact date of the tragedy, and the names of the crew members were not released.
In a social media post, the unit paid tribute to the service members, stating that “only the finest sons of Ukraine are capable of defending the Homeland so heroically and fighting in the sky against the occupier.” The text describes the crew as “true patriots and worthy officers,” emphasizing that the loss represents “great pain” for the brigade.
According to the statement, this is not the first recent incident involving the model. In December 2025, the 12th Separate Army Aviation Brigade also lost the crew of an Mi-24 that did not return from a combat mission, at the time linked to a response to a Russian attack.
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Ukrainian Army Aviation did not say whether investigations are underway or when further details may be released.
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