The Ukrainian military says it has destroyed three of Russia’s “deadliest and most advanced” helicopters in 30 minutes.
The Ukrainian military says it has destroyed three of Russia’s “deadliest and most advanced” helicopters in 30 minutes.
The incident occurred during the 11-month anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine on January 24.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the three Russian Ka-52 attack helicopters were performing missions in the vicinity of Yevhenivka in Donetsk Oblast.
They were all destroyed by Ukrainian anti-aircraft missiles, the Ukrainian Air Force said on Twitter.
Apart from the Ka-52, Kyiv also reportedly shot down a Russian Su-25 twin-engine fighter aircraft in the vicinity of Bakhmut.
The Ka-52 Helicopter
Also known as the “Alligator,” the Ka-52 is an all-weather attack helicopter designed to neutralize armored and unarmored targets.
It can also act as a surveillance platform and an aerial command post for other attack choppers.
The $13-million single-seat helicopter features a high-performance battlefield management system that allows it to share data with other aircraft to coordinate attacks.
Russia’s fleet of Ka-52s deployed in Ukraine has significantly damaged Kyiv’s military assets.
A video recently showed an Alligator blowing up a Ukrainian defensive position near Donetsk Oblast.
The helicopter has also been credited for taking out a number of Ukrainian tanks and military vehicles.
