Agents of the Atesh guerrilla group monitoring Russian movements in Crimea determined where the occupiers were evacuating wounded personnel. We also found out what equipment they use for this. These are Mi-8 helicopters. What are the features of these machines?
Partisans found Mi-8 helicopters used by the invaders to evacuate wounded personnel. As evidence, they showed photographs and a video recording of these machines.
“Our agents collected data on the personnel, equipment and weapons of the unit. It is worth paying attention to the captured Mi-8 helicopters in the record, which are used to evacuate the wounded. According to our sources, as a result of heavy fighting, the regiment suffers heavy losses among its personnel, and organized attacks during bad weather conditions. .” – wrote Adesh in a message on Telegram.
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The Mi-8 is a helicopter of Soviet origin. Its history dates back to the 1960s. During the war in Ukraine, it is often used by both sides of the conflict.
Although it is a multi-role helicopter, it is mostly used to transport soldiers and civilians. Types were also produced: VIPs, fuel, and even for laying and destroying mines, but they were not as popular as the basic versions.
A standard Mi-8 can carry approximately 30 soldiers or 4,000 kg of cargo. The helicopter reaches a maximum speed of 250 km/h and can fly at an altitude of 4,500 m. Armament depends on the version, the most common standard equipment being 7.62 mm and 12.7 mm machine guns. Some versions have a more extensive and more lethal arsenal, including: electronic warfare systems and space for anti-tank missiles (mostly 9M17P Scorpion and 9M14 Malyutka).
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