Russian air defense units involved in aircraft crashes in Bryansk region – Air Force spox

"Helicopters were used, the aviation strike group attacked Ukraine from the north of Bryansk region. They do this every day. They launched strikes with guided aerial bombs. They are already talking about a third helicopter, so five in total, I guess. Actually, they ran into some trouble. They wanted to bomb our civilians, our peaceful regions," Yuriy Ihnat, the spokesman for the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, said during the national news telethon.

He noted that the Russian Federation itself was involved in aircraft crashes. "A black day for aviation. They acknowledged it, there is already an analysis of who is to blame, who they are going to fire for this, punish for this mess that is happening. I’m glad to read such news from the enemy," the spokesman added.

As reported, four aircraft crashed at once in the territory of Bryansk region on Saturday, May 13.