The Ukrainian military used a man-portable anti-aircraft missile (MANPADS), presumably the Polish PPZR Piorun, to shoot down a "Mi-24" helicopter of the Russian Army. It is still not possible to determine exactly how many people were on board. Mi-24" helicopter was shot down, because it is not clear where the helicopter was destroyed. It is also impossible to directly identify the downed helicopter. According to a statement by the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, the country's air defense shot down "an enemy helicopter today, March 5", declaring it "a worthy protest for the armed forces". Russia".

“The enemy has suffered losses. Stay calm,” the statement urged.

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