The Death of Ukraine's Hero Shemet: Mi-24 Helicopter Collided with a Shahed

According to glavcom.ua: The Ukrainian combat helicopter Mi-24, which crashed on December 17, was carrying Oleksandr Shemet - a Hero of Ukraine known for his bravery at 'Azovstal'. He was the crew commander. This was reported by his brother Yuriy Shemet.

Yuriy Shemet stated that the helicopter was on a mission on December 17 and suddenly disappeared from radar during the interception of 'shaheds'. Four crew members' bodies were found at the crash site, confirming the death of all crew members.

Details of the Tragedy

The brother of the deceased revealed that the helicopter collided with a 'shahed' that was flying low and was not visible on radar. This incident surprised with its unpredictability and the severity of damage to the helicopter.

Biography of Oleksandr Shemet

Oleksandr Shemet participated in the anti-terrorist operation in eastern Ukraine and the defense of Kyiv. He received numerous military awards and became a Hero of Ukraine for his deed at 'Azovstal' in 2022.

Oleksandr delivered ammunition and medical supplies to Mariupol and evacuated the wounded under fire, demonstrating great courage and skill. He left behind a widow, a daughter, a son, and a mother. The tragedy occurred just before his 55th birthday.

According to information, on December 17, the Mi-24 helicopter crew died while carrying out a combat mission.

During the combat mission, Ukraine's Hero, Oleksandr Shemet, who was noted for his bravery and heroism in the anti-terrorist operation, was killed. The tragedy occurred during the interception of 'shaheds' when the Mi-24 helicopter collided with one of them while flying low. The event shocked with its unexpectedness and resulted in the death of all crew members.