The Wagner mercenary group struck a psychological blow to Russia's elite airborne unit after it downed a 'high value' IL-22M aircraft in its mutiny Saturday.
website Oryx, at least five Russian helicopters were also destroyed within Russian borders by Wagner forces, including one Mi-35 attack helicopter, a Ka-52 attack helicopter, at least two Mi-8 electronic-warfare helicopters and one Mi-8 transport helicopter.
"We regret that we had to hit air assets, but those assets were dropping bombs and launching missile strikes," he said in an 11-minute video posted to his Telegram Monday, reported multiple outlets. FILE PHOTO: Fighters of Wagner private mercenary group, including Roman Yamalutdinov , pull out of the headquarters of the Southern Military District to return to base, in the city of Rostov-on-Don, Russia, June 24, 2023."These special mission aircraft have played a key role in orchestrating Russian forces in their war against Ukraine," the ministry assessed.
"This will likely undermine Russia's ability to command and coordinate its forces, particularly during periods of high-tempo operations," the ministry added.
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