Ukraine Army shows destruction of Russian Ka-52 Alligator helicopter

Ukraine Army shows destruction of Russian Ka-52 Alligator helicopter

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The 128th Mountain Assault Brigade has destroyed a Russian Ka-52 Alligator helicopter worth over $16 million.

The brigade reported this on its Telegram channel, Ukrinform reports.

"The 128th Separate Mountain Assault Zakarpattia Brigade destroyed a Russian combat helicopter Ka-52 ("Alligator") with a shot from a man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS)," the report read.

The video shows a missile hitting the target, with the helicopter making a "dramatic somersault" in the air, falling to the ground and exploding.

The entire helicopter crew reportedly died.

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