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The remains of a Ka-52 were published. The helicopter was shot down by two missiles the crew survived. [668] 15 August Ka-52 Ukrainian forces damaged a Ka-52 helicopter flying in Donetsk Oblast. [669] 17 September Ka-52 Shot down in Velyka Novosilka, Donetsk Oblast. [670] 22 September Ka-52 Shot down in Zaporizhzhia Oblast by an anti-air missile.
The Ka-52 "can carry up to 12 units, allowing it to attack targets from 5 to 11 kilometres." [107] [108] Ukrainian forces have shot down a Ka-52 attack helicopter using a Swedish-made RBS-70 man-portable anti-air missile in the Kursk region. [109] As of 7 September 2024, 61 Ka-52s have been destroyed during the conflict. [110]
On 19 October 2022, the brigade shot down a Ka-52 helicopter at around 10:30 a.m. [6] The commander of the brigade Anatoly Valeriyovych Paleny was also killed in action on 28 October 2022 whilst serving in Mykolaiv. [5] On 24 October 2022, from 13:00 to 13:30, the brigade shot down one of the two Russian Ka-52 helicopters. [7]
By contrast, the Ka-52 Alligator (NATO codename ‘Hokum’) is the most advanced helicopter in use by either side in the war in Ukraine, alongside the rarer Mi-28 ‘Havoc’.
A Ka-52 helicopter, spotted in the center of the image, is seen being disassembled and prepared for transport at Hmeimim on December 13. Satellite image ©2024 Maxar Technologies
Five Mikoyan MiG-29s of the Ukrainian 40th Tactical Aviation Brigade also intercepted the formation, reportedly shooting down at least two more helicopters and harassing the Russian aircraft intended to support the landing. [3] Overall, two helicopters were confirmed to have been shot down, [28] including one Ka-52 whose two pilots ejected.
On 6 December 2023, the Ukrainian Air Force shot down one Russian Su-24 in Odesa Oblast using a RBS-70. [18] On 24 December 2023, the 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade downed a Russian SuperCam drone using a RBS-70. [19] [20] On 13 May 2024, the 110th Mechanized Brigade shot down two Russian Su-25 and one Ka-52 helicopter using a RBS-70. [21] [22]
A Ka-52 helicopter was reportedly shot down by Ukrainian forces in Kursk Oblast. [ 54 ] A video appeared to show Ukrainian soldiers in the village of Poroz , Belgorod Oblast.