Satellite images show Russian Ka-52 and Mi-28 helicopters destroyed in Sochi drone attack
Satellite images published Sept. 6 indicate that a Ukrainian attack on Sochi and the nearby federal territory of Sirius that occurred overnight on Sept. 4 destroyed two Russian military helicopters — a Ka-52 and a Mi-28 — at a parking area at Sochi airport, while one Mi-8 was damaged. The assessment was reported by the Ukrainian open-source intelligence (OSINT) channels Absoliutno Nadiine…
Ukrainian drone attack on Sochi and the nearby federal territory of Sirius on September 4 resulted in the destruction of two Russian military helicopters and damage to others. Satellite images published by Ukrainian open-source intelligence channels Absoliutno Nadiine Dzherelo and Dnipro OSINT showed the destruction of a Ka-52 and a Mi-28 helicopter at Sochi airport, while one Mi-8 sustained damage.
Russian pro-war Telegram channel Voenny Osvedomitel also confirmed the loss of two helicopters. The attack extended beyond the helicopters, with two RVS-2000 storage tanks and four RVS-1000 tanks destroyed at an oil depot near Sochi airport. Additionally, at least two hits were reported on a radar post in Adler city, and an air defense position in Sirius suffered destruction of two launchers and a Pantsir surface-to-air missile and gun system.
Ukrainian media claimed to have struck several targets including a Lukoil oil depot, fuel infrastructure near Adler airport, and an S-400 air defense system. Although no casualties were reported, windows were shattered in multiple buildings due to the raid. Russia's Defense Ministry stated that 490 Ukrainian drones were shot down over several Russian regions, but no specifics on the Sochi and Sirius area were provided.
Russia's Defense Ministry did not report any losses of military equipment or damage to the radar post, oil depot or air defense position.
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