Ukrainian forces reported the downing of a Russian Mi-28 helicopter on January 15, asserting that a Ukrainian drone unit was responsible for the incident. This event represents another reported instance of Ukrainian drone technology engaging high-value Russian air assets. According to a statement issued by the Commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces, Major Robert “Madyar” Brovdi, operators from the 427th “RAROG” Brigade reportedly struck the helicopter near the village of Vyazovoye in the Belgorod region of Russia around 10:00 AM.
Brovdi shared visual evidence of the collision on his official Telegram channel, which depicted an Mi-28 “Night Hunter” in the vicinity. The commander’s statement confirmed the engagement of the Russian helicopter but did not specify the type of drone employed or offer additional technical details regarding the equipment used in the strike. The report indicates that the Ukrainian drone successfully impacted the airborne Russian aircraft while it was operating over the Belgorod region.
This incident contributes to the ongoing documentation of Ukrainian drone activity targeting Russian military hardware.
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