Ukraine shoots down Russian attack helicopter near Kharkiv
Ukrainian officials on Tuesday released images showing the wreckage of a Russian Mi-28 attack helicopter (NATO reporting name Havoc) downed in the Kharkiv region.
The Russian Mi-28 attack helicopter with registration number RF-13654 is believed to have been destroyed near the town of Bobrovki, Kharkiv region.
This is the third visual loss of a Mi-28 type helicopter during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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The Mil Mi-28 Havoc is a Russian two-seat all-weather, day-and-night anti-armor attack helicopter. It was an attack helicopter carrying a single gun in a barrel below, plus the external payload was carried on pylons below the stub.
The Mi-28 has a fully armored cabin, including the windshield, which can withstand the impact of 7.62mm and 12.7mm bullets and 20mm shrapnel.
Mi-28 RF-13654 video to Army 2020 forum.