Russian Strike Destroys Black Hawk Helicopter Used by Ukrainian Intel

The Russian Armed Forces launched a major overnight strike on Ukrainian territory, including an Iskander missile strike on the Priluki airfield in the Chernihiv region. The attack reportedly destroyed one of two US-supplied Black Hawk helicopters, allegedly used by Ukraine's Main Intelligence Directorate (GUR). According to reports from Mash, around 100 Geran drones were launched across Ukraine, striking military and energy facilities in the Cherkasy, Poltava, Chernihiv, and Sumy regions. Among the key targets was the Starokostiantyniv airbase, long associated with Ukrainian air force operations. Local Ukrainian media began reporting explosions at the Priluki airbase around 4 PM, after which a full blackout was enforced and access to the area was restricted.