A video of the Lugansk airfield attacked by ATACMS missiles has appeared online.
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Telegram channels publish footage taken at the airfield in Lugansk. On the night of October 17, the Ukrainian Armed Forces attacked with ATACMS long-range missiles.
The video shows at least one helicopter burned out and the airfield damaged. Other helicopters located at the airfield and included in the frame have no visible damage.
The Russian side does not provide data on losses as a result of the attack on the airfield.
British military intelligence reported that five combat helicopters were destroyed in Lugansk. Independent experts also provide such data.
Planet Labs recorded damage at the airfield after attacks by the Ukrainian army. “Schemes” publishes a photo for October 18.
On the morning of October 17, the General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported that units of the Ukrainian missile forces hit two Russian helicopters on landing pads, a train of ammunition and an artillery weapon of the Russian troops. The General Staff did not provide details. And the Center for Strategic Communications of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported that on the night of October 17, Ukrainian troops carried out successful strikes on helicopters and equipment at airfields of Russian troops near occupied Lugansk and Berdyansk.
Source: Racurs
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