Ukrainian intelligence destroys Russian Ka-32 helicopter at Moscow airfield

On the night of April 26, the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine destroyed a Russian Ka-32 helicopter, which was located at the airfield in Moscow

This was reported by the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine. 

"On the night of April 26, 2024, a multi-purpose enemy Ka-32 helicopter was destroyed at the Ostafyevo airfield of the Russian Ministry of Defence in Moscow," the statement says.

The intelligence officers noted that this airfield belongs to the Russian Ministry of Defence. It is operated jointly with Gazpromavia, which is part of Gazprom. 

It is stated that the destroyed helicopter was used in the interests of the Moscow aviation centre, namely to support the operations of the Russian occupation army. 

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