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AirEuropeJul 15, 2026

Ukraine says its drone just took down a Russian Mi-28 helicopter

Ukraine claims a drone shot down a Russian Mi-28 attack helicopter, a novel air-to-air engagement. The incident marks another milestone in UAV air combat capability. If confirmed, it demonstrates the growing lethality of Ukrainian drone tactics against rotary-wing aircraft. Russia has not yet publicly acknowledged the loss.

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