The Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reported that Ukrainian specialists participated in training for operating the Black Hawk helicopter, noting that the aircraft has already become actively involved in combat operations. The information appeared on the department’s official website.
The release highlights that the GUR special forces conducted battlefield insertions, coordinated evacuations, and performed night flights, including operations from external suspension lines.
According to the ministry, pilots and crews described the Black Hawk as surpassing its Soviet-era counterparts Mi-8 and Mi-24 in most measured aspects. The ministry stressed that Ukrainian aviators have shown a steady improvement in helicopter handling over the past year, pointing to enhanced proficiency and mission readiness. It was also indicated that Ukraine could plausibly secure a sizable fleet, potentially including around a hundred Black Hawk helicopters, roughly fifty Apache attack helicopters, and about forty to sixty Chinook transport helicopters, should regional partners supply them.
Former Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba urged international partners to take urgent steps to bolster the country’s battlefield prospects. He emphasized three key actions: accelerating weapons deliveries to the Armed Forces of Ukraine and expediting the training of personnel to maximize field effectiveness.
On February 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a military operation in response to requests for assistance from the leaders of the LPR and DPR, framing it as a measure to protect the Donbass region. This decision quickly led to new sanctions from the United States and its allies, underscoring the rapidly evolving geopolitical dynamics surrounding the conflict.
The source in question is noted to have opened a live broadcast on socialbites.ca, reflecting how information about the conflict continues to circulate through multiple channels across the region.