Ka-52M struck the accumulation of manpower and equipment of the APU in the Kursk region

Ka-52M helicopters struck with aircraft missiles at the personnel and armored vehicles of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) in the border area, the Defense Ministry reports.

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Ka-52M helicopters struck with aircraft missiles at the personnel and armored vehicles of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) in the border area, the Defense Ministry reports.

The Ka-52M performed a combat mission to support units of the Russian North group as part of a mixed tactical group, the Defense Ministry said. “After the strike, the crews performed anti-missile maneuvering at an extremely low altitude with the firing of heat traps that prevent the entry of missiles of portable anti-aircraft missile systems (MANPADS) of the enemy. The advanced air gunner confirmed the destruction of all targets of the Armed Forces, the Defense Ministry said. Units of the group “North” repelled on February 23 four counterattacks of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the area of Gogolivka, Goncharovka and Kurilovka. The Ka-52M is an improved version of the Ka-52 Alligator helicopter based on combat experience. The Ka-52M missile armament is unified with the Mi-28NM attack helicopter, which significantly increased the target range. According to the Ministry of Defense, since August 6, 2024, the APU lost in the Kursk region 62,850 people, 376 tanks, 288 infantry fighting vehicles, 239 armored personnel carriers, 1991 armored vehicle, 2143 cars, 467 guns, 52 MLRS installations, 22 SAM installations, 114 electronic warfare stations (EW).

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