Russian invasion forces shoot down their own combat helicopter in Kherson Oblast
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Three Russian Ka-52 helicopters – one of Russia’s most modern military aircraft – planned to attack Ukrainian units. But the occupiers’ helicopters came under “friendly fire” by frightened Russian air defense units, Ukraine’s General Staff said.
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“Russian air defense has never been notable for its accuracy, so the invaders shot down only one out of three of their Ka-52 attack helicopters,” the General Staff said.
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