Ukraine Army destroys enemy helicopter, two UAVs, ammo depots

Over the past day, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has destroyed one Russian helicopter, two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), platoon and company strong points and armored fighting vehicles.

The relevant statement was made by the Air Force Command of the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Facebook, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

“On August 31, 2022, in the Eastern direction, the air-defense missile units of the Air Force destroyed an enemy helicopter (presumably, Ka-52) of Russian occupiers. In addition, two operational tactical level UAVs were shot down,” the report states.

Over the past day, Ukraine’s air forces have completed more than 70 air missions in different directions. Ukrainian fighters, bombers and attack aircraft launched missile and air strikes on the ground targets of Russian occupation troops, having hit enemy ammunition depots, platoon and company strong points, armored fighting vehicles, air-defense missile system positions, multiple launch rocket systems and personnel.

A reminder that, between February 24, 2022 and September 1, 2022, Russia’s total combat losses in Ukraine reached about 48,350 troops.

Photo: Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine

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