Ukraine Situation Report: Russians Say Mi-8 Hip Helicopter Was Shot Down By Drone. The Russian Mi-8 loss would be the first known successful drone attack on an airborne helicopter.

https://www.twz.com/air/ukraine-situation-report-russians-say-their-mi-8-hip-helicopter-shot-down-by-drone

by MaryADraper

6 comments

  1. More on this subject from other reputable sources:

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    – Ukrinform (C): [Ukraine's special forces hit Russian base in Syria – media](https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3890709-ukraines-special-forces-hit-russian-base-in-syria-media.html)
    – Euromaidan Press (B): [ISW: Russian military lacks operational capacity to maintain renewed summer offensive in Ukraine – Euromaidan Press](https://euromaidanpress.com/2024/07/31/isw-russian-military-lacks-operational-capacity-to-maintain-renewed-summer-offensive-in-ukraine/)
    – Kyiv Post (C-): [Ukrainian HUR Special Forces Deliver Devastating Strike on Russian Base in Syria](https://www.kyivpost.com/post/36646)
    – Pravda.com.ua (C+): [Russia resorts to periodic impulsive attacks because of its limited capabilities – ISW](https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/07/31/7468195/)

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  2. They admitted that they lost a helicopter as a result of Ukrainian action? That’s a first. Normally they attribute this shit to training accidents or depot explosions.

  4. It was only a matter of time. I’ve seen a few videos on here of drones narrowly missing attack helicopters.

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