The Air Force of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported the downing of another Russian Ka-52 helicopter.
"Another minus one "Alligator". Around 11:00 p.m. on June 19, a Ka-52 attack helicopter was destroyed by a unit of anti-aircraft missile forces of the Air Force in the direction of Donetsk," the message reads.
Since the start of the full-scale invasion, Ukrainian forces have shot down more than 300 Russian helicopters. The Russian side does not report the loss of its equipment.
- Ka-52 Alligator is a Russian attack helicopter. It has weapons to destroy armored vehicles, air targets and manpower. Also, the helicopter can perform the functions of a commanderʼs car and coordinate combat groups.