Croatia transfers 14 Mi-8 helicopters to Ukraine

In March, Croatia announced that it would hand over its Mi-8 helicopters to Ukraine. They are already in Ukraine.

Here's What We Know

A picture of one of the planes was published by the Telegram channel @UkrAirForce. In total, Ukraine received 14 helicopters: part of the Mi-8MTV-1 and part of the Mi-8T. The helicopters were handed over to the AFU in May. Nine of the aircraft flew to Ukraine on their own, while five were brought in by ground transport.

Flashback

The Mi-8 is a Soviet multi-purpose helicopter developed in the early 1960s. The Mi-8 is the most mass-produced twin-engine helicopter and one of the most widely used helicopters in aviation history. It is widely used for many civil and military missions. The Mi-8 has many modifications. It can be found in over 50 countries worldwide.

Source: @UkrAirForce