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A Russian Mi-8 military helicopter was shot down by air defences, resulting in the deaths of all three crew members in the Voronezh region. The incident occurred while the helicopter attempted to deter incoming Ukrainian drones.
The incident involving the Mi-8 helicopter marks a significant operational setback for Russian air defences, which are under scrutiny as the war in Ukraine progresses towards its fifth year. Investigations into the circumstances surrounding this friendly fire incident are reportedly ongoing, with military commentators expressing concern over the competency of senior commanders.
Russian pro-war channels have reacted with anger to the incident, describing the army’s leadership as “incompetent” and accusing senior commanders of being “****ing morons.” Analysts suggest the military may face increased scrutiny and calls for accountability as the war in Ukraine nears its fifth year.
What remains unclear — The specific cause of the friendly fire incident involving the Mi-8 helicopter has not been disclosed.
Russia’s air defences mistakenly shoot down £11 million Mi-8 helicopter
The Mi-8 helicopter was shot down, killing all three onboard (Picture: e2w)
A Russian Mi-8 military helicopter worth £11 million was shot down by Vladimir Putin’s own air defences, reports say.
Three crew members – the pilot, navigator and gunner – were killed in the ‘friendly fire’ incident in the Voronezh region.
The helicopter was lost as it attempted to deter incoming Ukrainian drones.
Russian pro-war channels are infuriated after the incident, claiming the army is ‘incompetent’ as the war in Ukraine prepares to enter its fifth year in February.
One Telegram channel wrote: ‘I will not name the causes.
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‘The cause is a classic one, one that humanity is unlikely to ever manage to defeat.’
The post accused senior commanders of being ‘****ing morons.’
In 2024, a similar accident happened when a £11.5 million stealth drone was shot out of the sky by Putin’s Su-57 warplane.
Two aircraft were seen speeding across the sky over eastern Ukraine when the trailing plane fired a missile and hit the other.
The attacked aircraft exploded and fell out of the sky before the other plane – believed to be a hi-tech Su-57 – veered off to the side.
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