The Ukrainian military reported striking a Russian helicopter over the Sea of Azov, and a railway bridge in the eastern Luhansk region, on Saturday, July 4.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine stated that the extent of the damage to the helicopter is currently being assessed. The military did not specify the model of the helicopter involved or provide information regarding the status of its crew.
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In a separate operation, the General Staff reported a strike on a railway bridge crossing the Siverskyi Donets River near the settlement of Stanytsia Luhanska. According to the statement, Russian forces utilize the bridge to transport military personnel, weapons, ammunition, and logistical supplies.
According to Ukrainian military data, Russian forces have lost 353 helicopters and 436 fixed-wing aircraft since the beginning of the full-scale invasion.
Ongoing campaign against Russian aviation
The weekend strikes follow a series of operations targeting Russian aviation assets and infrastructure. On Friday, July 3, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) reported that its drones struck Russian military airfields in occupied Crimea for the second time in a week, targeting the Saky and Gvardiyske air bases.
The SBU stated that seven hangars storing aviation equipment were hit at the Saky airfield. Preliminary assessments indicate that at least seven aircraft, including Su-30SM, Su-30, and Su-24 models, were destroyed or damaged. The agency also reported strikes on two hangars at the Gvardiyske airfield utilized for storing Shahed drones and other aviation equipment. Both bases are regularly used to launch strikes against Ukrainian territory.
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Earlier in the week, on Wednesday, the SBU reported drone strikes scoring five confirmed hits on aircraft hangars at the Saky air base. The operation resulted in a fire inside a facility housing a Su-30SM fighter jet. The SBU estimated the value of each targeted aircraft at $30 million to $50 million.
The SBU noted that these operations are part of a broader 40-day campaign authorized by President Volodymyr Zelensky, designed to systematically degrade Russian military potential and infrastructure.
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