Ukraine’s 59th Assault Brigade Operations Shows Vulnerability of Russian Helicopters to Small Armed Drones
On the morning of September 29, 2025, the FPV drone of the 59th Independence Charge Brigade of Ukraine shot down a Russian Mi-8 transport helicopter. The attack came when the plane flew at low altitudes along with the Ka-52, attempting to avoid Ukrainian air defense systems.
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The strategy is “High-altitude predatorsIt was carried out with the assistance of a reconnaissance drone that coordinated the attack route by the 1st Unmanned Aerial System Battalion, known as “.
Check on the Russian side
According to the Russian Telegram Channel, the helicopter was hit and forced to make an emergency landing, and the pilot was evacuated from the scene. This confirmation highlighted the impact of the action, which was widely shared among military platforms in both Ukraine and Russia.
The role of drones on the battlefield
This incident shows the increased effectiveness of FPV drones on fighter jets, particularly at low altitudes. Operation from a first-person perspective allows the operator to maneuver precisely and target vulnerable areas such as the engine and rotor.
Similar cases have been documented in other conflicts. In Myanmar, rebels report using drones to attack Mi-17 helicopters, strengthening the global trend of unmanned systems on aviation assets.
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