Russian Mi-28 Havoc shot down in Luhansk region

VALENTYNA ROMANENKO

The air defence unit of the 81st Brigade of Ukrainian Air Assault Forces has shot down a Russian Mi-28 Havoc attack helicopter.

Source: Press Centre of the Command of the Air Assault Forces of Ukraine

Details: On 12 May, the Air Assault Forces stated that in addition to a Mi-24, an Mi-28 was also shot down in the Luhansk region.

Quote: "We should note that this attack helicopter is designed to search and attack under conditions of active fire counterattack by tanks and other armoured vehicles, as well as low-speed air targets and troops.

Sometimes a hunter can turn into prey like this Russian helicopter. [Play on words with the Russian name for a Mi-28 Havoc: ‘Night Hunter’-  ed.]".