The Armed Forces of Ukraine shot down a Russian Mi-24 attack helicopter in the Zaporizhzhia region.This was reported by
What is known
Mi-24 is a Russian attack helicopter, which has the unofficial name "Crocodile". It made its first flight in the fall of 1969 and will enter service three years later.
The helicopter is equipped with two engines with a capacity of 2500 horsepower. The Mi-24 can reach speeds of over 300 km/h, has a practical range of 450 km, and is capable of flying at altitudes up to 5,000 meters.
The built-in armament is represented by the YakB-12.7, GSh-30K and GSh-23 guns. In addition, the helicopter can carry guided and unguided missiles, air-to-air missiles and bombs weighing up to 500 kg.