Another lie: the DIU calls statements about the downing of a Black Hawk helicopter a fake

On the afternoon of March 17, Russian propagandists and numerous Telegram channels began to massively disseminate reports of the alleged downing of a Black Hawk helicopter belonging to the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. Representatives of the aggressor state claimed that it allegedly contained a "landing party" of "up to 20 people."

The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine called these claims a lie timed to coincide with Putin's election. The intelligence officers also advised "black-mouthed propagandists and their slave masters from the Kremlin" to give up alcohol.

On the afternoon of March 17, Russian propagandists began spreading information about the downing of a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter in Sumy region. They linked this statement to a raid by Russian volunteers on Russian territory.

"Russian army soldiers shot down an enemy UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter made in the USA with a troop on board. The enemy aircraft was destroyed near Ukrainian Lukashivka. There were up to 20 people on board the military transport helicopter. The enemy planned to land in Russian Kozynky to create the appearance of control over the settlement," said one of the z-propagandists, whose post was replicated by propaganda media.

DIU representative Andriy Yusov reacted to the "victory" of the occupiers and their mouthpieces over the "American-made helicopter".

"I can confirm that the statements of Russian propagandists are yet another lie within the framework of Putin's so-called elections. All Black Hawk aircraft are in good condition and continue to perform their tasks," he said.

Meanwhile, the DIU's official Telegram channel advised propagandists and their curators to give up alcohol.

"All Black Hawk aircraft of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine are in excellent working condition; their crews continue to perform combat and special missions. Black-mouthed propagandists and their slave masters from the Kremlin, who spread fakes about the alleged downing of a helicopter of the military intelligence of Ukraine, should drink less alcohol," the statement said.

The scouts also showed the work of the Black Hawk on video.

Earlier, on March 17, the FRL and the Siberian Battalion announced that they had captured another village in Russia. Volunteers from Siberia showed photos with "trophies," and the Freedom of Russia Legion showed a video of them slowly tearing down flags in the village of Gorkovskoye, Belgorod region, and a sign from the local administration building: the fighters assure that it is under their control.

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