A Mi-8 Russian military helicopter was shot down upon take off, Russian and Ukrainian sources reported on Wednesday.
The attack occurred near Russia-held Donetsk, a “significant distance away from the frontline,” according to a pro-Putin military blogger.
This is a developing story and will be updated shortly.
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