The Ukrainian Air Force said this in a statement on Facebook
"Today, at around 14:00, a unit of the Dnipro anti-aircraft missile brigade of the Air Command East shot down a hostile Ka-52 helicopter," the post said.
Read more: Defenders of Ukraine Shot Down 18 Enemy Air Targets Including Ka-52 Helicopters, Kalibr Cruise Missiles Over the Past Day
According to the Oryx Ukrainian defenders already shoot down around 28 Ka-52 helicopters
The Kamov Ka-52 Alligator (NATO reporting name Hokum-B) is a two-seat version of the Ka-50. It is a multi-role all-weather attack helicopter, capable operating in daytime and at night. Development started in 1994 and the type was first flown in 1997. The Ka-52 has been ordered for Russian service, and its small-scale series production commenced in 2008. However due to budget restrictions this helicopter is fielded in small numbers. By 2012 only 30 helicopters were delivered. By 2017 the Russian military reportedly operated 90 of these helicopters. In 2020 this number reached 127 units. T
The Kamov Ka-52 Alligator is fitted with uprated TV3-117VMA turboshaft engines.
Read more: Defenders of Ukraine Downs 2 Ka-52 Alligator Attack Helicopters, Destroys 4 Ammunition Depots of russia’s Troops In South on Saturday
