A United States forces Black Hawk helicopter was hit by an FPV drone during an attack on a military base in Iraq, according to released images and independent analysis.
The action was allegedly carried out by an Iranian-backed militia and took place at Camp Victory, one of the main American military installations near Baghdad.
The video of the attack shows the moment when the drone, operated in first person, directly hits the aircraft parked inside the base. Despite visual evidence, the US Army has not yet officially confirmed the level of damage or whether the helicopter was operational at the time of impact.
Open source intelligence experts raised the possibility that the target was a medical evacuation helicopter, possibly of the HH-60M variant. Visual clues, such as specific markings on the fuselage, suggest that the aircraft could be equipped for rescue missions and transporting injured people.
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The episode reinforces the growing threat posed by low-cost drones in conflict scenarios. Equipped with explosives and guided in real time, these devices are difficult to detect and have been increasingly used to hit strategic targets, including within bases considered safe.
Source: Defence Blog | Photo: X @vcdgf555 / @USArmy | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
Noticing they blurred out a portion of their attack video (green). I think they were trying to hide the fact they attacked a medevac helo. Note white mark circled in orange.
DVIDS source pic of a CASEVAC/MEDEVAC UH-60 Black Hawk for comparison. pic.twitter.com/qeeMWKDaip
— Evergreen Intel (@vcdgf555) March 25, 2026
The future is now! Did you know that the #USArmy is experimenting with autonomous helicopters?
Soldiers sling load cargo for a UH-60A Black Hawk during an autonomous flight at Project Convergence – Capstone 4, Fort Irwin, Calif., on March 10. pic.twitter.com/IlNT3DMXIP
— US Army (@USArmy) March 17, 2024
