Published: August 19, 2024 4:53 pm
Author: RT
Lancet drones and Mi-28 attack helicopters have targeted the invading forces, Russian Defense Ministry footage has shown
Russian drones and attack helicopters have been targeting Ukrainian tanks, troops, and armored vehicles taking part in the incursion into Kursk Region, according to videos published by the Defense Ministry in Moscow.
Several thousand troops crossed the Russian border earlier this month, in a move that Moscow has described as an act of terrorism. Russia has responded with intense air and artillery strikes against the invaders.
“Losses of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for the day have been more than 330 service members and 27 pieces of equipment, including four tanks, an IFV, three armored transports, 19 armored vehicles, eight vehicles, two artillery pieces, and three mortars,” the Russian military said in a statement on Monday.
Videos released by the Russian Defense Ministry show the continued destruction of Ukrainian forces in Kursk Region.
The first 20-second clip shows a tank still on its transport truck being spotted by a reconnaissance drone and destroyed by a Lancet loitering UAV.
Another video, also 20 seconds in duration, shows a Ukrainian armored personnel carrier positioned on a highway in what appears to be a roadblock. A Lancet strike set the APC ablaze, while the startled Ukrainian infantry scattered.
The third video of the day shows Mi-28 attack helicopters (NATO reporting name ‘Havoc’) taking off to fire rockets at both armored units and personnel of the invaders.
According to the Russian military, the helicopters used 9K121 Vikhr (Whirlwind; NATO reporting name ‘AT-16 Scallion’) guided missiles to carry out their mission successfully.
Russian air and missile strikes have been targeting Ukrainian troops both inside Kursk Region and in their rear, in Ukraine’s Sumy Region. According to Moscow, elements of the Ukrainian 22nd, 61st, and 115th Mechanized brigades, 80th and 82nd Assault brigades, and the 103rd and 129th Territorial Defense brigades, have been involved in the incursion.
