Media: Strike on Bryansk Airport Destroys Mi-8 Helicopter and Damages Mi-35

A Ukrainian strike on Bryansk Airport destroyed a Russian military Mi-8 helicopter and damaged a Mi-35, according to Astra citing its sources.

The attack occurred during the night of June 5 to 6. Reports indicate that Ukrainian drones targeted the territory of Bryansk International Airport, located in the village of Oktyabrskoe near Bryansk.

It is reported that the strike had completely destroyed a multi-purpose Mi-8 helicopter, causing the detonation of its ammunition. Additionally, a Mi-35 combat helicopter of the Russian army was partially damaged.

Furthermore, the airport’s administrative building and the rescue service building were damaged. There is no information about casualties or injuries.

OSTIN analysts from the Oko Gora group have noted that, based on low-quality satellite images taken at different times, two objects are clearly visible constantly changing their positions within the airport territory. These were likely helicopters.

It is unknown what the Russians might have been storing in the buildings on the territory of the civilian airport, which has been serving military functions since the beginning of the full-scale invasion.

Given the strength of the explosions and secondary detonations captured by eyewitnesses, it is probable that the Russians set up an ammunition depot there. The detonation of this depot likely caused the destruction and damage to the Russian aircraft.

It is possible that these helicopters were used by the invaders to transport ammunition to their units at the frontline.

Last night, Ukrainian strike drones hit an oil depot in Engels, the Saratov region, and attacked the Dyagilevo military air base.

The Russian Progress plant in Michurinsk, the Tambov region, which manufactures equipment for missile and aviation technology, was also targeted by drones.

A fire broke out at this important facility following the explosion.