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Ukrainian Forces Destroy Russian Ka-52 Helicopter Worth $16M With FPV Drone, Video
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Operators from Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces, specifically the Bombus Balista unit, reported a successful strike on a Russian Ka-52 “Alligator” attack helicopter using an FPV drone.
In a video shared on social media on May 16, the unit claimed the helicopter was conducting what they described as a combat patrol over Ukrainian territory when it was targeted mid-flight.
“The Ka-52 attempted a combat patrol over Ukrainian fields, but did not anticipate the presence of our tactical drone group 'Bombus',” the caption read.
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The post highlighted the precision of the operation and described it as a calculated strike contributing to further attrition of Russian aerial assets. The unit concluded with a brief statement: “We continue our work.”
The Ka-52 “Alligator” is a high-value asset of the Russian military. As of 2023, its estimated unit cost is approximately $16 million. According to available data, the Russian Aerospace Forces operated around 133 Ka-52 helicopters as of 2022.
Previously, it was reported that Ukrainian Special Operations Forces destroyed a $45 million Russian Buk-M3 surface-to-air missile system and a rare Uragan multiple launch rocket system during a coordinated drone and missile strike.
