Ukraine's defence forces hit Russian helicopter over Sea of Azov
On the night of 3-4 July, Ukrainian forces struck a Russian helicopter over the Sea of Azov and confirmed a strike on the port of Kronstadt.
Helicopter Strike
Ukrainian defence forces successfully hit a Russian military helicopter over the Sea of Azov on the night of 3-4 July. The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported the incident on Facebook. The type of helicopter has not yet been disclosed. The General Staff stated that the extent of damage is being assessed.
Strike on Kronstadt Port
The General Staff also confirmed a strike on the port of Kronstadt in Russia's Leningrad Oblast, which is used by the Russian Baltic Fleet. A hit was recorded on the facility, followed by a fire on the port's premises. Information on the extent of the damage is being gathered.
Background
Earlier, it was reported that a Russian Ka-52 helicopter was downed by a first-person view (FPV) drone. In March, the Ukrainian military attacked Russian forces on the Syvash drilling rig in the Black Sea using maritime and aerial drones, destroying a Russian Ka-27 helicopter.
