Russian helicopters downed during drone defence near Ust-Luga

@sentdefender reports Russian sources say two Ka-52 attack helicopters and an Mi-8 were downed, partly by friendly air defence, while defending against a Ukrainian drone raid on Ust-Luga. This adds the helicopter types and a friendly-fire claim to earlier reports of aircraft losses.

Eastern Europe · Russia · Ukraine · Missile or drone

Sources

• Russian sources are now reporting that two Ka-52 “Alligator” Attack Helicopters and an Mi-8 Multi-Role Helicopter were accidentally downed by friendly air-defense systems and hostile action while atte (@sentdefender on X)
• Russian Air Force-adjacent milblogger Fighterbomber reports the loss of a Russian aircraft and its crew during last night’s Ukrainian attack drone raid on Ust-Luga. https://t.co/izlXqZeg4y (@osinttechnical on X)
• It seems either a friendly fire incident or some sort of crash occurred involving Russian aircraft, which were taking part in air defence operations against Ukrainian drones near St. Petersburg last… (amk_mapping on Telegram)

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