Ukrainian forces struck Kherson airfield, destroying six to eight or more Russian helicopters, as confirmed by NASA satellite imagery showing burning aircraft and pockmarked tarmac.
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Ukrainian forces struck Kherson airfield, destroying six to eight or more Russian helicopters, as confirmed by NASA satellite imagery showing burning aircraft and pockmarked tarmac.
Heavy explosions during the day
Fighting continued near the airport
Ukrainian military struck Russian military helicopters and vehicles at Kherson International Airport
The strike set on fire or destroyed at least three helicopters
Military vehicles were set on fire or destroyed in the strike
Satellite images from Planet Labs confirm the damage
Seven Russian combat helicopters were destroyed at Chernobai airfield on March 16.
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Source story: day-21-2022-03-16