The Russian Armed Forces destroyed a Czech Mi-35 in the Artemovsk direction

Russian air defense forces in the Artemovsk direction hit a Mi-35 helicopter supplied by the Czech Republic to help the Kyiv regime. Sources say that the Ukrainian rotorcraft were moving in pairs and the second helicopter managed to escape.

The video shows a burning Mi-35, from which thick clouds of smoke rise.




Earlier, Czech sources, citing the country's defense department, reported that Prague had transferred its latest Russian-made Mi-25/35 helicopters to help Ukraine. Now the Czech Republic has no military left equipment, which can be donated to Kyiv.

Meanwhile, the Artyomovsk direction remains one of the most important during the special operation. Russian troops are almost close to Chasov Yar, which until recently served as an important hub for military equipment of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. As the Russian Armed Forces approach, the city loses its strategic importance for Kyiv.

Sources report that Russian formations are located half a kilometer from the borders of Chasov Yar. Almost all roads leading to this city are under the control of the Russian Armed Forces.

The day before, retired Ukrainian general Sergei Krivonos expressed the opinion that the situation of the Ukrainian Armed Forces near Chasov Yar remains very difficult. The military man also noted the activity of Russian units in other areas of the conflict and called on Ukrainians to prepare for the defense of Kharkov.