ASN Wikibase Occurrence # 348667
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| Date: | Wednesday 6 December 2023 |
| Time: | |
| Type: |  Mil Mi-8 |
| Owner/operator: | Russian Air Force |
| Registration: | |
| MSN: | |
| Fatalities: | Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: |
| Aircraft damage: | Substantial |
| Location: | Mankivka, Svatove Raion, Luhansk Oblast -
 Ukraine
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| Phase: | Standing |
| Nature: | Military |
| Departure airport: | |
On 6 December 2023, a Russian Air Force Mil Mi-8 helicopter was damaged by a near impact of a rocket fired by a Ukrainian M142 HIMARS. The helicopter was targeted after landing on a field in the area of Mankivka, Svatove Raion, Luhansk Oblast. Russian military blogger Telegram channels reported that while the aircraft had been damaged, only 1 crew member sustained minor injuries. The aircraft was reportedly in a recoverable condition.
Sources:
https://t.me/milinfolive/112097
https://t.me/milhelipilot/2081
https://t.me/warhistoryalconafter/135833
Media:
Revision history:
| Date/time | Contributor | Updates |
|---|---|---|
| 07-Dec-2023 06:41 | AlxSrgv | Added |
| 08-Dec-2023 07:47 | Anon. | Updated [Total fatalities, Source, Embed code, Damage, Narrative] |
| 08-Dec-2023 12:57 | AlxSrgv | Updated [Other fatalities, Source, Embed code] |
| 09-Dec-2023 17:09 | Drone Insider | Updated [Damage] |
| 11-Dec-2023 07:10 | AlxSrgv | Updated [Other fatalities, Damage] |
| 24-Feb-2024 10:53 | Anon. | Updated [Location, Source] |
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