Russian Military Evacuation Brigade Retrieves Downed Ukrainian Helicopter
In a recent development, a repair and evacuation brigade of the Russian Armed Forces (RAF) successfully retrieved a damaged helicopter belonging to the Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) from the battlefield. This information was reported by Sergeant Vitaliy Kosyakin, as stated by TASS.
Kosyakin explained the intricate operation in a video released by the Russian Ministry of Defense. He mentioned that the process took nearly a day, with two cranes being used to remove the helicopter’s blades and load it onto a trailer for transportation.
The soldier emphasized that the evacuation took place during the night, in an open area, with utmost caution and adherence to safety protocols. By the time the enemy, who was approximately 15-17 kilometers away, noticed the disappearance of the helicopter, it was already too late. Ukrainian forces opened fire only after the Russian soldiers had safely left the dangerous zone.
Kosyakin noted that his group had previously successfully evacuated enemy vehicles from the battlefield, citing an instance where they retrieved a fully loaded Bradley infantry fighting vehicle (IFV).
On Wednesday, March 13, it was reported that the UAF had lost two Mi-8 helicopters in the Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR).
In a separate incident, a German businessman recently revealed details about a Russian weapon capable of triggering a hundred-meter tsunami.
(Additional context: The Ukrainian conflict has been ongoing since 2014, with Russia supporting separatist movements in Eastern Ukraine. This event highlights the continued involvement of Russian forces in the conflict, further escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine.)
