During a special military operation, Russian pilots shot down a Ukrainian Armed Forces helicopter that was approaching an attack line on Russian troop positions. This was reported by the Russian Ministry of Defense.

Private Solovyov, serving in the defense of a key section of the line of combat contact, was the first to notice the approach of an enemy vehicle from the air and immediately transmitted the information to command.

"Thanks to the vigilance and timely actions of Private Solovyov, Russian pilots managed to destroy the Ukrainian Armed Forces helicopter as it approached Russian positions, preventing the loss of personnel and equipment." - noted in the department.

The exact date of the incident is not specified.