Ukrainian forces shot down a Russian Ka-27 helicopter near the village of Kamyshly in occupied Crimea on the night of February 16-17.

A direct hit on the target was confirmed by the General Staff of the Ukrainian army, the Telegraph reports.


It was also reported that on February 16, Ukrainian forces struck three Russian drone command centers: near Huliaipole, Anatolyevka, and near Zatyshshia.

Since the start of the war in Ukraine, Ukrainians have managed to shoot down hundreds of Russian military helicopters.

The same fate has befallen fighter jets and warships of Vladimir Putin's army. /Telegraph/