Ukrainian defenders shoot down a Russian helicopter today Ka-52 in the Pokrovske direction. For this purpose, a percussion FPV drone. The operation was successfully carried out by the 59th separate motorised infantry brigade.
Destruction of a Ka-52 by an FPV drone
According to the Ukrainian military, a Russian Ka-52 attack helicopter was shot down by an FPV drone. The incident took place in the Pokrovske direction just a few minutes ago.
The operation to destroy the helicopter was carried out by the 59th Separate Motorised Infantry Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. This is another case of successful use of FPV drones against Russian aviation.
The value of the event
The destruction of the Ka-52 significantly weakens Russian air support in the Donetsk region. The Ka-52 is one of the main attack helicopters of the Russian army.
The use of FPV drones allows the Ukrainian military to effectively counteract more expensive and powerful enemy equipment. Such operations demonstrate the growing capabilities of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in modern warfare.
Context.
The 59th Separate Infantry Brigade is active in the Pokrovske direction. ARMED FORCES OF UKRAINE regularly reports the destruction of Russian aircraft and equipment using FPV drones.
Russian Ka-52 helicopters have repeatedly been targeted by Ukrainian air defence forces and drones.
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