The Ukrainian Defense Forces revealed the details of the historic destruction of the Ka-52 Alligator helicopter by the Javelin anti-tank missile

The day before, the Ukrainian Navy spoke about the destruction of the Ka-52 Alligator helicopter with the help of

Javelin anti-tank missile. Now the Defense Forces have revealed the details.

What is known

As it turned out, the Ka-52 "Alligator" was destroyed 2July 2023. This was stated by the representative of the Joint Press Center of the Defense Forces, Captain Valery Shershen. Information about the liquidation of the helicopter was made public a day after receiving confirmation.

The hero of the episode was a fighter with the call sign "Mayak",commander of the mobile anti-tank unit of the 36th Separate Marine Brigade. It is known that he has already managed to destroy five units of Russian armored vehicles.

Shoot down the Ka-52 Alligator withJavelin anti-tank missile system was successful due to the fact that the helicopter was flying at low altitude in an attempt to hide from the air defense system. As soon as the officer saw the target, he launched and successfully hit the attack helicopter.