New reports identify the aircraft lost during last night’s attempts to intercept Ukrainian drones as
· Saint Petersburg, Russia
New reports identify the aircraft lost during last night’s attempts to intercept Ukrainian drones as a Russian Ka-52 attack helicopter. The helicopter reportedly crashed near St. Petersburg after being struck by debris from Ukrainian drones during air-defense operations. Both crew members are reported to have died. The latest claims may explain previously reported aviation losses, although the exact circumstances have not been independently verified. If confirmed, the loss would add to Russia’s attack helicopter losses during an operation to defend its own airspace rather than on the Ukrainian