Russia’s Ministry of Defense (MoD) has released a video of a Ka-52’ Alligator’ helicopter of the Aerospace Forces destroying a Ukrainian platoon stronghold in the Kupyansk area.
After using aircraft weapons from a nose-up position, the pilots performed an anti-missile maneuver, launched heat flares and returned to their home airfield, according to the MoD.
The Ka-52 is an advanced attack helicopter that has been in service with the Russian Army since the mid-2000s. It is a multirole gunship capable of performing a wide range of missions, including reconnaissance, air support, and anti-tank operations.