US EditionUkraine Downs Russian Mi-8 Helicopter with Deep Strike Drone for First Time, Military Claims
Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces used the FP-1 drone to destroy a Russian Mi-8 helicopter 190 km inside Russia, marking a first for UAV helicopter kills, the SSO said.
- On November 22, the SSO announced it shot down a Russian Mi-8 helicopter mid-air, framing the strike as a likely first-of-its-kind UAV kill of an Mi-8.
- Officials emphasized the mission's complexity and secrecy, noting classified operational details and that only the downed Mi-8 crew could answer the enemy's questions.
- Fire Point's FP-1 was identified as the system involved; the FP-1 drone is a long-range UAS, and the Mi-8 helicopter is a Soviet-designed twin-turbine utility 'Hip'.
- Competing footage and analyses indicate the Mi-8 was struck by a $500 FPV drone operated by Ukraine's 59th Separate Assault Brigade, while clips from Commander Robert 'Madyar' Brovdi add to differing helicopter strike accounts.
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Ukraine's special ops forces say they just scored a battlefield first: taking out a Russian helicopter with a 'deep strike' drone
Helicopters like the Soviet-era Mi-8 have been key for both Russia and Ukraine, but have been very vulnerable.YURIY DYACHYSHYN/AFP via Getty ImagesUkraine's special operations forces said they downed a Russian Mi-8 helicopter with a long-range strike drone.They said the move was a first and that they're "changing the rules of the game: now we hunt!"Both sides need helicopters in this war, but they are increasingly vulnerable to drones and other …
Ukraine says it used a long-range FP-1 drone to destroy a Russian Mi-8 helicopter in Russia’s Rostov region
Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces (SSO) have for the first time shot down a Russian Mi-8 helicopter using a “deep strike” drone. The SSO called the operation a landmark moment that “changes the game.” The downing occurred over the village of Kuteynikove in Russia’s Rostov region, according to the military. Footage released indicates the helicopter was brought down by a long-range FP-1 drone. “Every mission requires creativity - from the platfo…
Ukraine drone strike shoots down £11million Russian helicopter ahead of crunch peace meeting
Ukrainian forces have struck down an £11million Russian helicopter with a deep strike drone inside Russia, video footage has revealed. Scope footage shared online shows the take-down, with the helicopter coming into shot at the bottom of the screen.The chopper was blasted out of the sky over Russia’s Rostov Oblast.In response to the success, the Special Forces said: “We are changing the rules of the game: now we are hunting! TRENDING Stories Vi…
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Ukraine scored two splashy hits on Russian helicopters — a rare Ka-27 Naval helicopter and an Mi-8. These are notable because the naval helicopter is the first such loss for Russia in this war and the Mi-8 was brought down 200 km behind the lines...
Ukraine’s Deep-Strike Drone Downs Russian Mi-8 Helicopter 190km From Front Line, Video
Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces (SSO) have claimed responsibility for the destruction of a Russian Mi-8 helicopter using a long-range strike drone, marking what appears to be a first-of-its-kind mission. The announcement was made via the official Telegram channel of the SSO on November 22. According to the statement, the Mi-8 was targeted and shot down mid-air by a deep-strike drone operated by Ukrainian special forces. 💥 For the first tim…
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