Ukrainian paratroers destroy Russian Ka-52 by Igla
Ukrainian paratroers shot down an enemy Ka-52 Alligator helicter using an Igla man-portable air defense system (MANPADS).
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine posted on Facebook, Ukrinform reports.
"Paratroers of the 25th Separate Sicheslav Airborne Brigade successfully downed a Russian Ka-52 Alligator by Igla MANPADS," the report reads.
The General Staff added that the cost of such a helicter is about $16 million.
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As reported, from February 24 to July 25, the Ukrainian Armed Forces eliminated about 39,700 Russian tros and 188 helicters.
Source: www.unian.info
