Fire destroys Russian military helicopters in suspected sabotage

In Russia, three military helicopters used in the war against Ukraine have been destroyed by fire; Russian authorities are attempting to conceal the causes and consequences of the explosions and fires that accompanied them, reported HUR, the Main Directorate of Military Intelligence of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense.

The destroyed helicopters include a multi-purpose Mi-8, which burned at the Kryazh airbase in Samara on July 24, and an attack Mi-28 and multi-purpose Ka-226, which burned in Tomilino near Moscow on July 21, according to HUR.

In Tomilino, there is the Moscow Mil and Kamov Helicopter Plant, which is involved in the design, production, and servicing of helicopters.

It was emphasized that the destroyed and damaged helicopters were used in the war against Ukraine.

"Residents of Samara, Tomilino, and the neighbouring suburbs of Moscow were very concerned about the explosions, but Russian authorities are trying to hide the causes and consequences of the noise and fires," HUR's statement emphasized.