The Ukrainian Air Force shot down five Kh-101 cruise missiles and a Ka-52 "Alligator" helicopter in a few minutes - $94 million in vain

The Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine effectively began a new day. On the morning of September 6 they managed to destroy several cruise missiles and enemy helicopters.

Here's What We Know

The Russian army lost a Ka-52 Alligator helicopter worth $16 million. In addition, at 02:00 (EDT) or 23:00 (PDT), the Air Force began eliminating cruise missiles launched from the waters of the Caspian Sea.

According to the Air Force Command, anti-aircraft missile forces in southern and eastern Ukraine shot down five of the six X-101 missiles worth $13 million each. Tu-95MS aircraft were used to launch them. Thus, the total losses of the Russian army in money amounted to $94 million.

Source: AFU Air Force Command

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