The Ukrainian Air Force shot down five K-52 helicopters worth $80 million and 19 kamikaze drones, including 17 Shahed-136
By: Maksim Panasovskiy | 13.10.2022, 12:04
![The Ukrainian Air Force shot down five K-52 helicopters worth $80 million and 19 kamikaze drones, including 17 Shahed-136 The Ukrainian Air Force shot down five K-52 helicopters worth $80 million and 19 kamikaze drones, including 17 Shahed-136](/media/post_big/1200px-Kamov_Ka-52.jpg)
On October 12, the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine was able to eliminate nearly two dozen Russian drones and five helicopters.
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Notably, four of the five K-52 Alligator helicopters were shot down in 18 minutes. The cost per aircraft is $16 million.
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Within a day, anti-aircraft missile units and aviation in different parts of the country were able to destroy 17 kamikaze drones Shahed-136. The Ukrainian Air Force also eliminated two Russian-made ZALA "Lancet" suicide drones.
Source: @kpszsu