The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation showed the work of specialists of the Aviation Engineering Service (IAS) and the fuel and lubricants service (fuel and lubricants) at the field airfield. The military personnel of the IAS and the fuel and lubricants ensure the fulfillment of tasks during the special operation to protect the population of Donbass.
The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation showed the work of specialists of the Aviation Engineering Service (IAS) and the fuel and lubricants service (fuel and lubricants) at the field airfield. The military personnel of the IAS and the fuel and lubricants ensure the fulfillment of tasks during the special operation to protect the population of Donbass.
"During the special military operation, the crews of army aviation continue to perform tasks of escorting convoys, destroying armored vehicles and military infrastructure of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), delivering troops, military cargo, and aviation support for units performing tasks within the framework of the special operation. The flights take place at extremely low altitudes," the ministry said.
The soldiers of the IAS support Russian helicopters in a ready-to-use condition. Fuel and lubricants services are responsible for timely delivery, procurement of fuel and lubricants and refueling of helicopters at airfields.
On May 4, Izvestia correspondent Alexander Morozov showed how Russian helicopter pilots on Mi-8 helped a convoy with humanitarian cargo to reach settlements where civilians were waiting for the delivery of medicines. On earth, they say that such an escort allows you to feel more confident on the way.
On April 27, Izvestia correspondent Kirill Olkov showed the reflection of missile strikes by Russian pilots on Su-35 aircraft. To combat enemy missiles, strikes on enemy ground positions are also used.
On February 24, Russia launched a special operation to protect Donbass. A few days earlier, the situation in the region significantly worsened due to shelling by the Ukrainian military. The authorities of the Donetsk and Lugansk People's Republics announced the evacuation of residents to the Russian Federation, and also appealed to Moscow for help. On February 21, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree recognizing the independence of the DPR and the LPR.
