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Burning Russian Mi-8 helicopter after FPV drone strike

Ukrainian FPV Drone Strikes Russian Mi-8 Helicopter in Rare Midair Incident

First Recorded FPV Drone Attack on a Helicopter In a highly unusual battlefield event, a Ukrainian FPV drone struck a Russian Mi-8 helicopter during flight. The impact ignited a fire on board, forcing the pilots to carry out an emergency crash landing. Despite the blaze, the crew successfully brought the aircraft down, where infantry units ...

Lancet kamikaze drone striking a 2S22 Bogdana self-propelled artillery gun during a counter-battery operation.

How a Bogdana Self-Propelled Artillery Was Neutralized by Drones

On the modern battlefield, drones are transforming how counter-battery operations are executed. A recent incident highlights this shift, where Russian soldiers successfully destroyed a Ukrainian 2S22 Bogdana self-propelled artillery gun mounted on a Tatra chassis. This operation demonstrates the synergy of reconnaissance drones and loitering munitions in neutralizing high-value targets. The Target: 2S22 Bogdana Artillery ...