It turns out, that during Prigozhin's rebellion, Warner group killed 39 pilots and crew.

Russian forces have confirmed three of their attack helicopters had been shot down by Wagner. Those killed included some of Russia's leading air force crew members with one account saying 20-plus combat pilots were killed.

Russia is believed to have lost six helicopters - including three Mi-8 MTPRs specializing in electronic warfare - as well as a sophisticated Il-22 plane used to conduct battle plans at high altitude.

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