The new markings might be intended to help the identification of Russian helicopters and reduce the risk of friendly fire. Since the first day of the invasion in Ukraine, various symbols appeared on Russian vehicles; [...]

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Video Shows How Deadly Low Altitude Helicopter Ops – and MANPADS – Really Are. A pretty terrifying video has surfaced out of Ukraine early on Mar. 5, 2022, showing the moment a Russian Mi-24/35 gunship [...]

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