In March 2022, the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine assisted in organising helicopter raids on “Azovstal”. There were a total of seven flights involving approximately 16 Mi-8 helicopters of the army aviation. It was possible to evacuate 64 wounded, to land 72 volunteers to reinforce the defenders of Mariupol, and to deliver 30 tons of cargo. During the operation, three aircrafts were lost due to intense enemy anti-aircraft fire, but the mission was accomplished.