Russian attack helicopters armed with LMUR missiles which outrange Ukrainian air defenses are taking a heavy toll as the counteroffensive pushes forward.
The Ka-52 Alligator, NATO reporting name Hokum B, has been cited by Western legacy media in recent weeks as a major factor frustrating the Ukrainian Army’s summer counteroffensive.
The Ka-52 Alligator, NATO reporting name Hokum B, serves as the backbone of Russia’s frontline helicopter aviation, and been used to target everything from armored vehicles to enemy strongholds. In recent weeks, the Ka-52 has helped to play an instrumental role in blunting Ukraine’s NATO-backed offensive in the Donbass, Zaporozhye and Kherson.