Russian Mi-28 Havoc shot down in Luhansk region
VALENTYNA ROMANENKO
The air defence unit of the 81st Brigade of Ukrainian Air Assault Forces has shot down a Russian Mi-28 Havoc attack helicopter.
Source: Press Centre of the Command of the Air Assault Forces of Ukraine
Details: On 12 May, the Air Assault Forces stated that in addition to a Mi-24, an Mi-28 was also shot down in the Luhansk region.
Quote: "We should note that this attack helicopter is designed to search and attack under conditions of active fire counterattack by tanks and other armoured vehicles, as well as low-speed air targets and troops.
Sometimes a hunter can turn into prey like this Russian helicopter. [Play on words with the Russian name for a Mi-28 Havoc: ‘Night Hunter’- ed.]".
