Overview
- The 11th Separate Army Aviation Brigade “Kherson” said the helicopter failed to return from a mission and confirmed the crew’s deaths.
- The unit described the loss as an enormous tragedy and issued condolences to families and loved ones.
- The statement honored the fallen as devoted to their service, saying they “loved the sky and Ukraine.”
- The announcement did not disclose identities, the location of the mission, or how the helicopter was lost.
- The Kyiv Independent referenced a similar Mi-24 fatal loss in December 2025 involving the 12th Separate Army Aviation Brigade.