The incident adds to a growing list of similar “friendly fire” losses suffered by Moscow’s forces since the start of the war in Ukraine. According to the channels Z Fighterbomber, Aviahub and Voevoda ...

Recently emerged images show a Mi-28NE helicopter in a hangar geolocated in Iran, following reports of multiple Russian Il-76MD cargo aircraft flying into the country. Photos emerged on Jan. 28, 2026, ...

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Ukrainian forces shot down a Russian Mi-8 helicopter in Rostov Oblast with a deep strike drone, Ukraine's Special Operations Forces (SSO) reported on Nov. 22. The helicopter was shot down near ...

The helicopter has been criticised following extraordinary Russian losses in Ukraine, however the benefits of vertical lift ...

Russians claimed they were making 'essential safety repairs'.

He said they are "easy targets" for missile-armed drones. Ukraine has strengthened its naval drones with weapons like missiles that have hit Russian aircraft. Russian helicopters are now steering ...

WASHINGTON -- Corruption allegations have now joined the host of problems swirling around the U.S. Army's controversial purchases of Russian Mi-17 helicopters for use by the Afghan military. This is ...

Two Norwegian helicopters and several vessels have been searching the area since Thursday, and more help was on the way. Two Norwegian helicopters and several vessels have been searching the area ...

Iran's acquisition of the Mi-28NE Night Hunter helicopter from Russia strengthens its military capabilities amid heightened ...

The Mi-8 is far more cost-competitive than Western counterparts, and focuses on redundancy and ease of use rather than ...