During a combat mission carried out on Thursday, December 18, the crew of a Mi-24 helicopter belonging to the 12th Separate Army Aviation Brigade of the Ukrainian Army was killed in action.
The information was confirmed by the military unit itself.
According to an official statement, the crew was performing operational tasks under conditions of active hostilities when the loss occurred. The brigade reported that an Army Aviation helicopter was directly involved in repelling an attack by Russian forces.
The 12th Separate Army Aviation Brigade carries out missions considered essential in the current conflict, including fire support for ground troops, aerial reconnaissance, air assault operations, and the evacuation of personnel from the combat zone.
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Named in honor of Viktor Pavlenko, commander of the Air Fleet of the Ukrainian People’s Republic, the brigade emphasized the high level of professionalism and courage demonstrated by the crew, which, according to the statement, carried out the mission to the end.
“This is an irreparable loss for aviation, for the country, and for the families who were waiting for their loved ones at home,” the 12th Separate Army Aviation Brigade said in an official statement.
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