The Ukrainian Armed Forces shot down a Russian Mi-8 helicopter with a drone, according to Russian media. According to Z-voienkory, the Ukrainian drone intercepted the “Rosgvardia eight” at takeoff. Initially, this occurred near Donetsk. According to another report, the Russian air defense may have shot down its own Mi-8 helicopter. It is known that
Russia launched about 90 drones against Ukraine in a massive seven-hour attack, one of its largest UAV barrages of the war, according to @IKoshiw. It mainly targeted Kyiv, where more than 30 drones were shot down, according to Ukraine’s air defence forces. https://on.ft.com/3LJkoTk via @FT
Officers from Ukraine's Defense Intelligence Directorate (DIU) 'Khimik' special unit have attacked a Russian base in Syria, according to KyivPost, which has exclusive photos and videos of the operation. The target of the DIU special forces was Russian military equipment stationed at the base.
President of #Ukraine Volodymyr #Zelensky, reacting to the repelled Russian attack on the night of July 31, stated that the same level of defense effectiveness is needed not only against drones but also against missiles and aviation.
У російському СІЗО помер військовополонений "азовець" Олександр Іщенко http://
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Photo from the crash site of the Russian Mi-8 near Donetsk
New information has emerged indicating that the Russian Mi-8 helicopter was shot down by Ukrainian drones during takeoff. 'Z-channels' suggest the crew may not have survived. No official confirmation has been provided yet.
Azov Brigade Fighter and Mariupol Defender Dies in Russian Captivity, Russian Media Reports The 55-year-old Oleksandr Ishchenko died in a pre-trial detention center in Rostov-on-Don. His death was also reported by his daughter, who stated that he died 9 days ago.
Frontline report: Ukrainian Forces employ drone tactics to slow Russian advance near Pokrovsk Ukraine deployed a Bradley infantry fighting vehicle to fire on Russian positions, demonstrating their tactical use of armored vehicles in counterattacks. https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/07/31/frontline-report-ukrainian-forces-employ-drone-tactics-to-slow-russian-advance-near-pokrovsk/
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Ukrainians are getting very good at air defense. It’s unacceptable that they need to.
