US EditionUkraine's Fiber Optic Drone Downs Russian Ka-52 Helicopter Near Pokrovsk
Ukrainian forces used low-cost fiber-optic FPV drones to destroy a $16 million Russian Ka-52 helicopter, marking the 350th Russian helicopter lost since the invasion began.
- On March 20, 2026, Serhii Sternenko reported Ukrainian forces shot down a Russian Ka-52 attack helicopter in the Pokrovsk sector, targeted by Khyzhaky Vysot drone unit operators.
- Amid rising FPV use, Russian Helicopters acknowledged rotorcraft damage by FPV drones and Russia is intensifying efforts to develop protective upgrades.
- Video shows the FPV drone striking the Ka-52 attack helicopter's wing-mounted weapons, likely causing a detonation; the Ka-52 carries up to 2,800 kilograms of weapons and is armed with a 30mm 2A42 autocannon across six hardpoints.
- Reports indicate the Ka-52 pilots were killed on the ground near the crash site, with the helicopter costing approximately $16 million, marking a significant material loss.
- The Ka-52 is a two-seat combat helicopter designed for reconnaissance, coordination, and strike missions, capable of deploying LMUR guided missiles with a range of up to 15 kilometers, developed by Kamov Design Bureau.
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Ukraine downs Russian Ka-52 helicopter with FPV drone
Ukrainian military personnel reported that a Russian combat helicopter was struck by a first-person-view (FPV) drone on the Pokrovsk axis, with the incident supported by released photos and video showing burning wreckage at the crash site. The hit was attributed
The Ukrainian armed forces have released a video showing the downing of a Russian Ka-52 helicopter on the battlefield in Ukraine. According to the video, the attack took place on March 20, and the recording shows how the drone finds the target and hits the wing where the machine gun was located. After that, the helicopter is seen in flames, and it turns out to be completely destroyed. According to information published by Ukrainian media, the he…
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