Operators of the Special Operations Forces (SSO) from the Balista unit reported the successful downing of a Russian Ka-52 “Alligator” helicopter, hit by a Ukrainian-made FPV drone.
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According to Ukrainian military sources, the attack took place in the Kursk region, inside Russian territory. The helicopter, valued at approximately USD 16 million, was reportedly destroyed by a first-person-view (FPV) drone — a technology increasingly common on the battlefield due to its precision and low cost.
Preliminary reports indicate that at least one crew member of the helicopter was killed. It is believed that the crew commander was Captain Yegorov, from Chuvashia. His obituary was reportedly published the day before the news was released.
There is speculation that this loss is related to data released by the Ukrainian General Staff on May 15, which mentioned the destruction of an enemy helicopter on that date.
A supposed video showing the moment of the shootdown was released on the Telegram channel of the page Operational News of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, reinforcing the authenticity of the attack — although Russian authorities have not yet officially confirmed the downing of the aircraft.
Source: Operational News of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Telegram @operativnoZSU. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
