This short video courtesy of the Russian Ministry of Defense offers a glimpse of what is essentially just another day on the job for Russian combat helicopter pilots in the Ukrainian conflict.
The video in question was recorded during a sortie performed by a strike team comprised of a Mi-35 attack helicopter and a Mi-8 military transport helicopter.
Mi-8 helicopters carrying search and rescue teams often accompany Russian attack helicopters and aircraft on combat missions in order to ensure the pilots’ safety if something goes wrong.