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Ukrainian Forces Down $16M Russian Helicopter with Drone

3/20/2026

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Ukrainian forces shot down a Russian Ka-52 helicopter with an FPV drone in Pokrovsk sector on March 20, 2026.
The operation was conducted by 59th Separate Assault Brigade, and the crew reportedly ejected but died on the ground.
The Ka-52, valued about $16 million, faces challenges from Ukrainian drone tactics.
Reports show a significant rise in Ukrainian drone strikes, with a record number of attacks in March 2026.

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Ukrainian forces shot down a Russian Ka-52 helicopter with an FPV drone in Pokrovsk sector on March 20, 2026.
The operation was conducted by 59th Separate Assault Brigade, and the crew reportedly ejected but died on the ground.
The Ka-52, valued about $16 million, faces challenges from Ukrainian drone tactics.
Reports show a significant rise in Ukrainian drone strikes, with a record number of attacks in March 2026.