Ukraine used lightweight exploding drones to destroy a Russian MI-8 helicopter, marking the first confirmed instance of such an attack during the war.
Russian military bloggers shared a photo of the burning wreck and confirmed the accuracy of the reports, acknowledging casualties among the helicopter crew.
Ukrainian forces have been attempting to target Russian helicopters with drones for months, with a recent successful attempt signaling a new capability in warfare.
The success in taking down the MI-8 helicopter was attributed to the drone striking as the helicopter was taking off, potentially benefiting from the lower speed of the target.
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