THIS is the moment Ukrainian forces managed to take out a Soviet-era Russian amphibious aircraft for the first time.
Ukraine’s military intelligence service HUR claims it struck two Russian Be-12 Chayka anti-submarine planes in occupied Crimea on September 21.
These formidable planes are designed to detect and engage enemy submarines[/caption]
It marks the first confirmed destruction of one of these prized amphibious planes by Kyiv’s forces.
A HUR statement reads: “This is the first-ever strike on a Be-12 in history.”
These formidable planes are designed to detect and engage enemy submarines and are equipped with high-value systems.
A video released by the intelligence agency purports to show the moment the Be-12 Chayka was hit.
In a first-person clip, a drone sneakily closes in on the military vehicle before striking.
As well as the two anti-submarine planes, a Russian Mi-8 was also taken out in the daring attacks.
“Armed struggle continues,” the HUR statement adds. “Glory to Ukraine.”
The Kremlin has not yet commented on these devastating strikes against its air fleet.
Ukraine has intensified its attacks against Russian positions in Crime in recent months.
The Crimean peninsula, which is internationally recognised as part of Ukraine, was illegally annexed by Russia in 2014.
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