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Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation

Mi-24 and Mi-8 helicopters conduct firing at the training ground in Kaliningrad region, taking into account combat experience of special military operation

09.02.2024

As part of a planned tactical exercise at a training ground in Kaliningrad region, the crews of Mi-24 and Mi-8 attack helicopters of the Baltic Fleet's naval aviation destroyed fortifications, strongholds and clusters of manpower of a mock enemy.

During combat sorties, helicopter crews carried out strikes on the ground individually and as part of pairs using 80-mm unguided S-8 aircraft missiles.

Two Mi-24 and Mi-8 helicopter flights were involved in the planned combat training event. In total, the pilots made up to 20 helicopter sorties for the practical use of cannon weapons of combat vehicles.

Press Service of the Western Military District



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