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Russian Ka-52 helicopter shot down by friendly fire during drone hunt

A Russian Ka-52 Alligator attack helicopter was recently shot down by a Russian Mobile Fire Unit while on an anti-drone mission. This incident highlights significant issues within Russia's air defense capabilities, particularly in countering Ukraine's persistent drone attacks. The Ka-52, equipped with specialized anti-drone ammunition and radar, was intended to hunt drones, but was instead targeted by a Verba man-portable air defense system operated by a volunteer unit. AI

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Russian Ka-52 helicopter shot down by friendly fire during drone hunt

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · David Hambling, Senior Contributor ·

    Russia Shoots Down One Of Its Own Drone-Hunting Helicopters

    The loss of a Russian Ka-52 Alligator hunting drones highlights the challenge of deconfliction; can Russia afford to keep using and losing helicopters in this role?