On March 24, Ukrainian special operations forces, with support from military intelligence and artillery, struck deep into Russian territory – hitting the Ukrainka airfield in Belgorod.
Two Ka-52 attack helicopters and two Mi-8 transport helicopters were destroyed on the ground with US-supplied HIMARS.
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This precision strike was not only a tactical success – it was a strategic signal that even aircraft behind the border are vulnerable. In this video, Kyiv Post examines:
* How Ukraine carried out the operation
* What the destroyed helicopters were used for
* The role of HIMARS in deep-strike warfare
* The financial and tactical impact on Russia
* Why Belgorod is a critical region