Russian media reported the loss of a Ka-52 attack helicopter on November 7, 2024. Several Russian bloggers associated with aviation, including Fighterbomber and Voevoda Veshaet, confirmed the incident. They stated that the helicopter’s commander was killed, while the co-pilot, who serves as the weapon systems operator, managed to survive. The co-pilot’s escape was presumably due to the helicopter’s ejection system. The loss of the Ka-52, known for its combat capabilities, adds to the number of such helicopters lost since the beginning of the full-scale invasion by Russian forces. Oryx analysts have estimated that over 60 Ka-52 helicopters have been lost during the conflict, though precise numbers remain undetermined.

The origins of the Ka-52 helicopter’s involvement can be traced back to its use by Russian Aerospace Forces at the outset of the war, particularly in attacks on locations in the Kyiv region, including the airport in Hostomel. Numerous reports indicate that the Ukrainian Defense Forces have managed to destroy or damage a significant number of these helicopters. Still, confirmation of the exact figures remains challenging, as stated by Russian and Ukrainian sources. The incident follows a recent history of Russian

ملخص الأخبار

• المدونات الروسية المرتبطة بالطيران لم تكشف عن تفاصيل أخرى حول الحادث.
• قبل الغزو واسع النطاق، تمتلك القوات الجوية الروسية بين 140 و160 مروحية Ka-52.
• ذكر ضابط أوكراني أنه في حال كانت الدخان الأسود يتبع المروحية، فقد تهبط ويتم إصلاحها في الأراضي المحتلة.
• في أغسطس 2024، فقدت القوات الروسية مروحية Ka-52 في منطقة كورسك بكل طاقمها.