British intelligence: Ukraine has destroyed at least 23 advanced Russian Ka-52 "Alligator" helicopters worth $368,000,000

By: Myroslav Trinko | 25.10.2022, 14:23

The Ukrainian Armed Forces have destroyed at least 23 modern Russian Ka-52 "Alligator" helicopters since the start of a full-scale war on February 24.

Here's What We Know

The information was shared by British intelligence. Before the full-scale invasion Russia had about 90 such helicopters. That is AFU destroyed the fourth part or more than 25% of such type of equipment. Incidentally, the cost of one Ka-52 "Alligator" helicopter is $16,000,000, and a total of $368,000,000 helicopters have been destroyed.

Flashback

Recall, the Ka-52 "Alligator" is a Russian combat helicopter and commander vehicle of the army aviation. It is capable of engaging armored and unarmored vehicles, manpower and aerial targets on the battlefield. It is an extension of the Ka-50 "Black Shark" model.

Source: @DefenceHQ