During the execution of a combat mission, the crew of the Mi-24 helicopter of the "12th Separate Army Aviation Brigade named after General-Khorunzhyi Viktor Pavlenko" perished. The tragedy occurred in the Lviv region, which shocked the country and left families without their heroes.

The brigade reported the loss through its official Facebook page, emphasizing that it is a great loss for Ukrainian aviation and the entire country. "This is an irreparable loss for aviation, for the country, for the families who were waiting for their loved ones at home," the statement said.

Assistance to the Families of the Deceased

Currently, the brigade has started collecting funds to support the four families of the fallen heroes. The collected funds will help families endure the difficult times of loss. Anyone willing can join the collection by transferring funds to the specified bank card number: 4874100022719192.

Previously Mentioned Aviation Losses

We also remind that recently, on December 8, in eastern Ukraine, during the execution of a combat mission, the senior navigator of the 39th Tactical Aviation Brigade, Lieutenant Colonel Yevhen Ivanov, died. The Su-27 aircraft suffered an aviation accident, and pilot Oleksandr Borovyk died in the Zaporizhzhia direction.

These tragic events highlight the importance of supporting Ukrainian military personnel, who risk their lives daily to protect their country.