The cost of one such helicopter is $16 million. The brigade reported the successful shoot-down on Telegram.
"We are grateful to the soldiers of the anti-aircraft missile and artillery division for their work. We continue to work!" the military commented.
The direction of the Russian aircraft's landing was not specified.
- Ka-52 is a helicopter manufactured by Kamov. The aircraft is designed for reconnaissance, targeting and coordination of a group of combat helicopters. Ka-52s are capable of hitting armoured and unarmoured vehicles, manpower and air targets on the battlefield.