The Russian media reported the arson of Ka-32 helicopter, which has a cost of up to $ 15 million, on the night of April 26. The incident occurred at the airfield, located in the southwest of Moscow. The first was reported by RBC and Baza, citing sources. According to the media, the fire was localized, but the rescuers arrived at the scene only at 3 o'clock in the morning. The fire area was about 30 square meters. Regarding damage to the helicopter, the information is not specified.
According to the Russian media, the helicopter belongs to the State Aviation Center of Moscow and is used for extinguishing fires. However, GUR states that the helicopter used Gazpromavia and the Russian Defense Ministry to support the operations of the Russian Occupation Army.
Five glass and one plastic bottles were found on the site of the arson, from which the smell of combustible fluid was felt, as well as mounting, a bag for alternating shoes, a couple of gloves and spraying of barbed wire. Upon the incident, a criminal case was initiated under Article 205 of the Criminal Code concerning a terrorist attack.