Ukrainian Forces Shot Down Russian Ka-52 Alligator Helicopter In Zapor…
On the morning of August 17, the Armed Forces of Ukraine went on the offensive with tanks and Strikers vehicles on Russian military positions in the area of Rabotino in the Zaporozhie region. Up to 4 units of heavy military equipment were reportedly used in the attack, which began after Russian military positions were shelled by Ukrainian artillery, including with cluster munitions.
As a result of several battles, the AFU were forced to withdraw, suffering losses. Footage from the sport reportedly confirmed destruction of at least three Stryker vehicles.
After the battle, Russian KA-52 helicopters entered the battlefield and launched airstrikes on Ukrainian positions in the area. At noon, reports from the front confirmed that one of Russian helicopters was shot down. Russian pilot ejected and was evacuated by his comrades. According to preliminary reports, the navigator died as a result of the crash.
The Ukrainian army reportedly used the Swedish RBS 70 MANPADS for the attack. These missiles are guided by the operator using a laser beam and their range significantly exceeds the launch range of other MANPADS, like Stinger.
On August 17, the Ukrainian Air Force Commander declared that two Russian Ka-52 helicopters were shot down. The second aircraft was reportedly destroyed on the Bakhmut frontlines. However, unofficial Russian military sources denied the loss of the second helicopter, blaming the Ukrainian military for another lie.
The Ukrainian military is often declaring the destruction of Russian aircraft. However, this is the first case which was confirmed since the beginning of the Ukrainian counteroffensive more than two months ago.
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