In Poltava, the Mi-2 helicopter, which was installed on a pedestal where the monument to Peter I used to stand, was dismantled. The exhibit was removed in the evening of September 18, just a day after its installation, reported the press service of the 18th Army Aviation Brigade. This was reported by 'Glavkom', referring to Suspilne Poltava.
The helicopter was installed as a temporary installation for the 10th anniversary of the creation of the 18th separate brigade of army aviation. However, it was removed after complaints from local residents.
The residents of Poltava were divided in their opinions about this idea. Some considered the installation an interesting photo zone and a way to honor the military. Others expressed concern that the mockup could be confused with combat equipment during air attacks.
Recall that the preliminary investigation regarding the former law enforcement officer, whose actions caused a fatal traffic accident in the village of Machukhy in the Poltava region, has been completed. This is reported by 'Glavkom', with reference to the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI).
According to the investigation, on May 2, 2025, the law enforcement officer was driving a service vehicle while intoxicated. Violating traffic rules, he caused a collision with a passenger car. As a result of the accident, two passengers of the service vehicle - his colleague and a military serviceman - died. Two others, including the driver, suffered serious bodily injuries.
In Poltava, the Mi-2 helicopter that was installed on the pedestal of the monument to Peter I has been dismantled. This installation was temporary and was planned for the celebration of the 10th anniversary of the creation of the 18th separate brigade of army aviation. However, due to complaints from local residents, the helicopter was removed. The opinions of citizens were divided: some considered the installation interesting and a military event, while others were concerned about the possibility of confusing the helicopter with real military equipment during dangerous situations.
In the village of Machukhy in the Poltava region, a law enforcement officer, while driving a vehicle in a state of alcohol intoxication, caused a fatal traffic accident, resulting in the death of two passengers in his car, including a colleague and a serviceman, and two others were injured. The court investigation in this case has already been completed.