Russia reenforces attack helicopter force in south amid Ukraine’s counteroffensive operations – UK intelligence

The Russian forces have increased the number of their attack helicopter force in southern Ukraine since the start of Ukraine’s counteroffensive operations.

According to Ukrinform, the UK Ministry of Defense said this in a new intelligence update published on Twitter.

“Since the start of Ukrainian counter-offensive operations in southern Ukraine, Russia has re-enforced its attack helicopter force in the region. Imagery shows that over 20 extra Russian helicopters deployed to Berdyansk Airport, approximately 100km behind the front line,” the report says.

The British Defense Ministry also noted that in the constant contest between aviation measures and counter-measures, it is likely that Russia has gained a temporary advantage in southern Ukraine, especially with attack helicopters employing longer-range missiles against ground targets.

Earlier, the British Ministry of Defense reported that over the past two weeks there had been an increase in Russian tactical combat air sorties — especially over Ukraine’s south — as a likely response to Ukraine’s counteroffensive.