Ukrainian ATACMS missiles struck Russian airfields near Berdyansk and Luhansk, destroying at least nine helicopters and hitting ammunition bunkers and anti-aircraft systems.
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Ukrainian strike planners launched as many as 18 missiles on Oct. 17, against airfields and nearby military support facilities close to the occupied cities of Berdyansk and Luhansk.
Satellite overflights over the next few days showed at least nine attack or transport helicopters totally destroyed, with at least as many damaged by shrapnel and explosions.
Ukrainian troops attacked helicopters and equipment belonging to the Russian occupying forces at air bases near occupied Berdiansk and Luhansk
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