A Black Hawk helicopter from U.S. forces was struck by an FPV drone during an attack on a military base in Iraq, according to released footage and independent analysis.
The action was reportedly carried out by an Iran-backed militia and took place at Camp Victory, one of the main U.S. military installations near Baghdad.
The attack video shows the moment the first-person-view drone directly hits the aircraft while it was parked inside the base. Despite the visual evidence, the U.S. Army has not yet officially confirmed the extent of the damage or whether the helicopter was operational at the time of impact.
Open-source intelligence experts have raised the possibility that the target was a medical evacuation helicopter, possibly the HH-60M variant. Visual clues, such as specific markings on the fuselage, suggest the aircraft may have been equipped for rescue missions and casualty transport.
The incident highlights the growing threat posed by low-cost drones in conflict scenarios. Equipped with explosives and guided in real time, these devices are difficult to detect and have increasingly been used to strike strategic targets, including within bases considered secure.
Source: Defence Blog | Photo: X @vcdgf555 / @USArmy | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
Will note, appears that the Iranians are using FPV swarming tactics, with multiple drones operating together. pic.twitter.com/5094LxTOyk
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