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Ukrainian FPV Drone Destroys $10M Russian Mi-8 Helicopter

9/29/2025

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Ukrainian forces destroyed a Russian Mi-8 at Kotliarivka, Donetsk region, using an FPV drone, per 59th Separate Assault Brigade.
Initial reports misidentified the helicopter as Mi-28; later analysis confirmed it as Mi-8 valued over $10 million.
The strike shows a $500 FPV drone can enable high-impact operations.
Ukrainian forces previously downed two helicopters with a Darts drone in August 2024.

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Ukrainian forces destroyed a Russian Mi-8 at Kotliarivka, Donetsk region, using an FPV drone, per 59th Separate Assault Brigade.
Initial reports misidentified the helicopter as Mi-28; later analysis confirmed it as Mi-8 valued over $10 million.
The strike shows a $500 FPV drone can enable high-impact operations.
Ukrainian forces previously downed two helicopters with a Darts drone in August 2024.