Ukraine’s 59th Assault Brigade’s operation shows Russian helicopters’ vulnerability in the face of small armed drones
On the morning of September 29, 2025, an FPV drone from the 59th Independent Assault Brigade of Ukraine shot down a Mi-8 transport helicopter from the Russian armed forces. When the attack occurred, the aircraft flew low with a Ka-52 in an attempt to avoid Ukraine’s air defense system.
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The operation was conducted by the 1st Unmanned Aviation System Camp.Aerial predator“Execute, and have reconnaissance drone support to adjust the attack trajectory.
Confirmation from Russia
According to Russia’s Telegram channel, the helicopter was hit and forced to land urgently, and the pilot then evacuated from the area. This confirmation highlights the impact of the operation and is widely circulated on Ukrainian military platforms.
The role of drones on the battlefield
This event underscores the increasing effectiveness of FPV drones against combat vehicles, especially when combating at low altitudes. First-person perspective control allows operators to maneuver accurately and point attacks to vulnerable parts such as engines and rotors.
Similar cases have also been documented in other conflicts. In Myanmar, the Rebels have reported using drones to attack Mi-17 helicopters, further demonstrating that the world is trending to use unmanned systems to strike air assets.
Source and Image: Telegram @kvbarmy | Telegram @ZOV_Voevoda | Wikimedia Commons. This content is generated by artificial intelligence and has been reviewed by the editorial team.
