The Ukrainian Air Force shoots down four or more Russian helicopters in 18 minutes.

In 18 minutes, the Ukrainian Air Force shot down at least four Russian attack helicopters in southern Ukraine.

In a Telegram post, the Ukrainian Air Force's press service stated this.

According to the report, "from 08:40 to 08:58 on October 12, anti-aircraft missile units of the Air Force destroyed at least four enemy attack helicopters (probably Ka-52s) that were providing fire support to the ground occupation forces on the southern axis, in the south of Ukraine."

According to preliminary data, one helicopter crashed on newly liberated territory, while the other three crashed behind the front lines.

The Air Force also stated that Ukrainian forces opened fire on two more helicopters, raising the possibility that the number of confirmed downed helicopters will rise.

From February 24 to October 12, the Ukrainian Armed Forces killed approximately 63,380 Russian soldiers, including 270 in the previous day alone.