Ukraine has destroyed a Russian Mi-8 helicopter worth an estimated $10 million using a $500 FPV drone. The strike took place on September 29, with footage released by Robert Brovdi, commander of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces, confirming the hit. Reports indicate the Mi-8 carried five people, with three killed and two critically injured.
The downed gunship underscores Ukraine’s ability to inflict disproportionate costs on Russia’s forces, echoing earlier drone strikes on helicopters in 2024. Using a Shrike-10 drone armed with a PG-7M warhead, Ukraine managed a direct hit in seconds, demonstrating the growing role of cheap drones in modern warfare. The Mi-8 loss adds to the billions already spent by Russia since February 2022.
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