 Ukrainian armed forces destroy Russian Ka-52 helicopter with crew near Avdiivka. The Ukrainian military destroyed a Russian Ka-52 alligator helicopter with its crew. It was landed from a manned portable air defense system on February 7th near Avdiivka-Donetsk region according to Brigadier General Oleksandr Tarnovsky, commander of the Tavria Operational and Strategic Group of Troops. On February 7th, in the operational area of Tavria, Operational and Strategic Group of Troops, soldiers of one of the mechanized units destroyed a Russian Ka-52 attack helicopter, he says. According to the general, the Russian alligator with its crew was hit by manned portable air defense systems in the Avdiivka direction. Since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the armed forces of Ukraine have destroyed 325 enemy helicopters. Russian troops are advancing on Avdiivka from several directions. Expert Vladislav Selesnov notes that about 40,000 Russians are concentrated in the area of Avdiivka and a few months ago, the same number was mentioned. This means that, despite the incredible losses, Russian reinforcements are coming. The enemy has a total advantage and is gradually advancing. Currently, the situation in Avdiivka is approaching critical. The Russians are trying to break through to the city's buildings and Ukrainian defenders are steadfastly repelling the assaults.