Ukrainian FPV Drone Takes Down Russian Mi-28 Helicopter in Precision Strike

Commander of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces Robert “Madyar” Brovdi has announced that Ukrainian Defense Forces successfully destroyed a Russian Mi-28 attack helicopter using a First-Person View (FPV) drone.

The strike was carried out by FPV drone operators from the 59th Brigade of the Unmanned Systems Forces, demonstrating the expanding strategic impact of unmanned aerial technology in Ukraine’s military operations, The Caspian Post reports via Ukrainian media.

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The Mi-28 helicopter was destroyed by pilots from the 59th SBS Brigade, according to Robert Brovdi (Madyar), commander of the Ukrainian Armed Forces' Unmanned Systems Force. pic.twitter.com/9fVJkFcBw5

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Footage of the operation, shared on social media, underscores the growing tactical effectiveness of FPV drones in conducting precision strikes against high-value Russian targets-highlighting a significant evolution in modern warfare on the battlefield.