Mil Mi-8MT helicopter of 16 Army Aviation Brigade was shot down by Donetsh People Republic fighters. Helicopter crashed but crew managed to leave the downed machine and return to air base. The next day the same crew flying on another helicopter would be shot down again. (see HeliHub.com page for that accident).

Date:

18 August, 2014

Make:

Mil

Model:

Mi-8

Location:

Donetsk

Country:

Ukraine

Civil / Military:

Military

Operator:

Ukraine-Air-Force

Link:

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Link:

http://ic.pics.livejournal.com/militarizm/53794793/204954/204954_original.jpg