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The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has seen significant helicopter activity in 2026. Ukrainian Mi-8 and Mi-24 helicopters continue to play a crucial role in defense and operational missions. These aviation assets have been successful in intercepting various enemy drones, including the Shahed and Gerbera models in the Kherson region. Meanwhile, reports highlight incidents such as the Russian Mi-28 being downed by Ukrainian unmanned systems and a friendly fire incident with the Ka-52 helicopter. Such events underline the complexities of aerial operations in the region. The high effectiveness of Ukrainian Army Aviation, evidenced by video footage, is crucial in countering enemy advancements and safeguarding aerial domains.
What role do Mi-8 helicopters play in Ukraine?
Mi-8 helicopters in Ukraine primarily support counteroffensive operations and interception of enemy drones. These aircraft are equipped with advanced systems, enabling them to take part in versatile missions ranging from attack to support roles, providing significant airborne capabilities to Ukrainian forces.
How effective are Ukrainian helicopters against drones?
Ukrainian helicopters, such as the Mi-8 and Mi-24, have proven highly effective against drones. They use tactics involving unguided aerial rockets and have successfully intercepted numerous drones, including those of the Shahed series. These helicopters enhance drone defense strategies, showcasing their strategic aviation advantage.
What incidents have involved Russian helicopters in the conflict?
Several key incidents have involved Russian helicopters, such as the Mi-28 and Ka-52. They have been targeted and destroyed by Ukrainian forces, often using drones. Additionally, there have been reports of friendly fire incidents where Russian air defenses mistakenly shot down their own helicopters, highlighting operational challenges.
What is the impact of UAVs on combat helicopter operations?
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have significantly impacted combat helicopter operations. They provide reconnaissance, targeting, and attack capabilities that complement helicopter missions. UAVs have been crucial in supporting Ukrainian forces by striking enemy helicopters and helping coordinate offensive operations across the region.
What advancements have been made in Ukrainian helicopter tactics?
Ukrainian helicopter tactics have advanced through the development of operations mixing traditional attack strategies with modern technology, such as drones and enhanced navigation systems. These advancements enable more precise strikes, improved interception capabilities, and flexible deployment under diverse combat conditions.
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Russian ’Gerbera’ shot down from helicopter: enemy UAV crashed into field and exploded. VIDEO A video has been published online showing Defence Forces soldiers shooting down a Russian ‘Gerbera’ drone. 2 303 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones
Mi-17 helicopter pilot manoeuvred to evade Russian FPV drone just few centimetres from tail rotor. VIDEO The pilot of a Ukrainian Mi-17 helicopter in the Donetsk sector swerved to avoid a Russian FPV drone just a few centimetres from the tail rotor. 37 925 20 Previously in trend: Situation in the Donetsk region Air operations of AFU
Ukrainian Mi-8 and Mi-24 helicopters intercept 14 Shahed and Gerbera drones in Kherson region. VIDEO Army Aviation crews of the Ground Forces and crews of the Air Force of Ukraine continue to demonstrate high effectiveness in neutralising enemy aerial targets. 3 727 15 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones
Russian Mi-28 was shot down by USF in skies over Belgorod region of Russian Federation, – Madyar. VIDEO Unmanned aerial systems struck a Russian Mi-28 attack helicopter in the Belgorod Region of the Russian Federation. 10 929 52 Previously in trend: Destruction of enemy’s helicopters
Pilots of Mi-8MTV and Mi-8MTV-5 helicopters strike occupiers’ positions with unguided aerial rockets. VIDEO Pilots of Mi-8MTV and Mi-8MTV-5 helicopters of the Ukrainian Air Force filmed footage of combat work against enemy positions. 2 998 2 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Air operations of AFU
New footage released of Mi-28 and Mi-17 helicopters destroyed in enemy rear. VIDEO Additional footage has been published online of the operation to destroy two Russian helicopters in the rear of the occupying forces, carried out on 29 April 2026. 7 464 7 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of enemy’s helicopters SSU special operation Results of Unmanned Systems Forces units’ operations
A Ukrainian Mi-24 helicopter struck enemy positions with S-8 unguided missiles. VIDEO The Ukrainian Army Aviation continues to support ground units by delivering devastating strikes against enemy troop concentrations and military equipment. According to Censor.NET, a video has been published online showing footage of the combat operations carried out by the crew of a Mi-24 attack... 4 838 10 Previously in trend: AFU aviation
Defense Forces hit enemy Mi-28 and Mi-17 helicopters in Russia’s Voronezh Oblast. VIDEO Operators of the Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) hit two Russian military helicopters, a Mi-28 and a Mi-17, in Russia’s Voronezh Oblast, 150 km from the line of combat contact. 6 043 28 Previously in trend: Destruction of enemy’s helicopters
One of Mi-8 crews of Naval Forces of AFU shot down 12 "Shaheds" in 3 hours. VIDEO During the March 24 attack, a crew of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Navy's Mi-8 helicopter spent three hours carrying out a mission to counter enemy attack drones, destroying a significant number of aerial targets. 6 260 15 Previously in trend: Shooting down Shaheds Destruction of Russian drones
USF fighters destroyed occupiers’ Ka-52 with FPV drone: pilots were also "finished off" by drones. VIDEO USF troops shot down a Russian Ka-52 helicopter in the Donetsk region. 12 367 46 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of enemy’s helicopters
Soldiers of 59th SAB shot down Russian Ka-52 helicopter using FPV drone. VIDEO A rare instance has been recorded in the Pokrovsk sector where the occupiers’ expensive aviation equipment was destroyed using a relatively inexpensive drone. 9 633 22 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction
Navy shows destruction of Russian Ka-27: tried to land on "Syvash" drilling platform. VIDEO On the night of 5 March, the Ukrainian Navy and the Armed Forces of Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces struck enemy units located on the "Syvash" drilling platform in the Black Sea. As part of the operation, a Russian Ka-27 helicopter that attempted to land on the platform was also destroyed. 19 469 16 Previously in trend: Destruction of enemy’s helicopters
Russian air defense shoots down its Mi-8 military helicopter in Rostov region. Three crew members killed, - ASTRA. VIDEO A Russian Mi-8 military helicopter was shot down during air defense operations in the village of Dudki in the Rostov region, killing three crew members. 8 944 37 Previously in trend: Military helicopter crashes in Russia Destruction of enemy’s helicopters
Airstrike on occupiers in Kharkiv region: pair of Mi-24 helicopters strike enemy positions in area of 58th Brigade. VIDEO Ukrainian Army Aviation continues to support ground units by delivering fire strikes on concentrations of invaders` personnel and equipment. As reported by Censor.NET, an observation drone recorded the combat work of attack helicopters in the north of the Kharkiv region. 6 482 6 Previously in trend: AFU aviation
Crew of Ukrainian Mi-8 helicopter with Minigun machine gun shot down enemy Shahed-136. VIDEO The Ukrainian Air Force is implementing new effective tactics to combat Iranian kamikaze drones, involving army aviation. According to Censor.NET, unique footage of the destruction of a Russian "shahid" directly from a helicopter has appeared online. 8 208 18 Previously in trend: Result of the work of the air force
Ukrainian crew of Mi-8 helicopter shot down Russian Shahed with machine gun fire. VIDEO A video has been published online showing a Ukrainian Mi-8 helicopter crew shooting down a Russian drone. 5 467 7 Previously in trend: Shooting down Shaheds
Special Operations Forces shoot down Russian Mi-8 with drone in mid-air for first time. VIDEO For the first time, Special Operations Forces shot down a Russian Mi-8 helicopter in mid-air using a drone. 12 064 40 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Drone industry
DIU "Prymary" unit destroys Ka-27 helicopter and Russian radars in Crimea. VIDEO Occupation forces in Crimea have again suffered serious losses - the special forces unit "Prymary" of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine carried out a successful operation on the territory of the temporarily occupied peninsula. 4 881 7 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment
Ukrainian forces shoot down Russian Shahed from Mi-8 helicopter. VIDEO A video posted on social media shows a Russian Shahed kamikaze drone being shot down. 4 434 20 Previously in trend: Shooting down Shaheds Drone shootings over Ukraine
Ukrainian helicopter crew destroys enemy "Shahed" strike drone in mid-air. VIDEO Ukrainian pilots have once again demonstrated their skill and composure in aerial combat. 6 333 15 Previously in trend: AFU aviation
Russian Ka-226 helicopter crashes in Dagestan, killing four. VIDEO In the Republic of Dagestan (Russian Federation), a Ka-226 helicopter carrying tourists crashed into a house. According to preliminary data, four people were killed. 5 331 17 Previously in trend: Military helicopter crashes in Russia
Crew of Mi-8 helicopter destroys Russian "Shahed-136" kamikaze drone. VIDEO A video has been published online showing a fragment of the combat work of the Ukrainian crew of a Mi-8 helicopter during a drone attack on Ukraine. 5 304 10
Unmanned Systems Forces destroyed Russian Mi-8 helicopter using FPV drone, - Madyar (clarified). VIDEO Pilots of the 59th Brigade of the Unmanned Systems Forces destroyed a Russian Mi-28 helicopter using an FPV drone. 13 568 42 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment
Destroyed Russian Mi-8 in occupied Crimea. VIDEO A video of a downed Russian Mi-8 helicopter in occupied Crimea has been posted online. 6 513 6 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment
For first time in history: two enemy Be-12 "Chaika" amphibious aircraft and Mi-8 helicopter hit in occupied Crimea, - DIU. VIDEO On 21 September 2025, on the territory of the temporarily occupied Crimea, masters of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine's special unit "Prymary" shot down two Russian Be-12 "Chaika" anti-submarine amphibious aircraft. 13 221 100 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment The destruction of a Russian plane
Three enemy Mi-8 helicopters and 55Zh6U "Nebo-U" radar station in occupied Crimea were hit - DIU. VIDEO The aircraft fleet of the Russian invaders in the temporarily occupied Crimea has been reduced again as a result of the successful combat work of the DIU's special forces "Phantoms". 8 517 14 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of enemy’s helicopters
Six "Shahed-136" kamikaze drones and four "Gerbera" UAVs destroyed: Mi-8 helicopter crew destroys enemy drones. VIDEO A video has been published online showing fragments of the combat work of the crew of a Ukrainian Mi-8 helicopter. 5 741 16 Previously in trend: Attack of drones AFU aviation
Ukrainian Mi-8 crew destroyed Russian-Iranian "Shahed". VIDEO The crew of a Ukrainian Mi-8 helicopter has successfully destroyed a Russian-Iranian Shahed-136 kamikaze drone during a combat mission. 4 979 15 Previously in trend: Shooting down Shaheds
Two Mi-8s and tugboat: DIU special forces attacked Russian military facilities in temporarily occupied Crimea. VIDEO The special unit of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine "Prymara" attacked the airbase of the occupation forces in the area of Hvardiiske, near Simferopol. According to Censor.NET, two Russian Mi-8 multipurpose helicopters were hit by drones as a result of the attack. The estimated cost of the... 5 608 10 Previously in trend: Strike on Russian airfield
Ukrainian helicopter pilot attacks occupiers with unguided missiles and fires off decoy flares. VIDEO A video has been published online showing a fragment of the combat work of a Ukrainian helicopter pilot. 6 482 13 Previously in trend: AFU aviation
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Mi-8 military helicopter crashes in Russia’s Oryol region, crew killed. VIDEO On May 23, a Russian Mi-8 military helicopter crashed in the Oryol region. Ammunition is currently detonating at the crash site. 8 257 74 Previously in trend: Military helicopter crashes in Russia
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Result of missile attack on Russian army field airfield on 24 March: "Kerosene is pouring, f#ck. F#ck off - Direct arrival to arse". VIDEO A video was posted online showing a Russian soldier filming the result of a missile attack on 24 March on a field airfield in the village of Ivnya in Belgorod region. 9 264 27 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of enemy’s helicopters
Ukrainian helicopter pilot attacks occupiers’ positions with missiles. VIDEO A video record of a helicopter pilot from the 11th Separate Army Aviation Brigade "Kherson" showing his combat work was posted online. 8 776 33 Previously in trend: Hostilities in south
Flight of Ukrainian Mi-24B helicopter with marks about 19 downed Shaheds and 6 reconnaissance drones. VIDEO A video recording of a Ukrainian Mi-24B helicopter flight was posted online. 11 805 15
Mi-24 helicopter pilots shoot down Russian "Shahed" kamikaze drones. VIDEO A video with fragments of the combat work of pilots of the 11th Separate Army Aviation Brigade "Kherson" was published online. 10 385 27
For first time in history, Magura V5 naval drone destroyed air target - Russian Mi-8 helicopter in Crimea - DIU. VIDEO On 31 December 2024, the DIU 's "Group 13" special unit hit an air target for the first time in history using a Magura V5 maritime strike drone equipped with missile weapons. 28 541 134
Mi-24 attack helicopter burned down in Moscow region - DIU. VIDEO On the night of 9-10 November 2024, a Russian Mi-24 attack helicopter was destroyed at the "Klin-5" airfield in the Moscow region of the Russian Federation. 11 323 19
Pilots of Ukrainian Mi-24 helicopter shot down Russian drone: "Godfather, look! We shot down "Shahed!". VIDEO The crew of a Mi-24 helicopter destroyed an enemy "Shahed" attack drone in the air. 12 910 34 Previously in trend: War
Kamikaze drone operator shoots down Russian helicopter over Kursk region of Russia. VIDEO A kamikaze drone operator from the SSU's "Alpha" Special Operations Centre shot down a Russian helicopter in the skies over Russia's Kursk region. 21 290 38 Previously in trend: War
SSU special forces shoot down Russian helicopter with FPV drone. VIDEO The Security Service of Ukraine has recorded another truly unique hit on an enemy target. Yesterday, soldiers of the SSU Special Operations Centre "A" shot down a Russian Mi-28 helicopter using an FPV drone. According to our sources, the helicopter was shot down over the Kursk region of Russia. 27 820 76 Previously in trend: War
Ka-32 helicopter is burned at airfield in Moscow - DIU. VIDEO On the night of 26 April 2024, an enemy Ka-32 multi-purpose helicopter was destroyed at the Ostafyevo airfield of the Russian Ministry of Defence in Moscow. 16 465 30 Previously in trend: War
Mi-8 helicopter was destroyed at airfield in Samara, Russia - Defence Intelligence of Ukraine. VIDEO A Mi-8 helicopter was destroyed in the Russian city of Samara at the Kryazh airfield. 14 285 19 Previously in trend: War
Mi-24 military helicopter crashes in Russian-occupied Abkhazia - media. VIDEO On Tuesday, 2 April, a Mi-24 attack helicopter of the Abkhazian Ministry of Defence crashed. Three crew members were hospitalised. 11 162 27
Transnistria reports drone attack on military unit. Military Mi-8 helicopter was preliminarily burnt down. VIDEO&PHOTOS In unrecognised Transnistria, it was reported that an explosion caused a fire on the territory of one of Tiraspol’s military units. 19 346 124
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