The Russian Federation lost 25% of its KA-52 helicopters in the war with Ukraine-Britain's intelligence

The Russian command is increasingly resorting to risky flights on combat helicopters. It is one of the few available options for ensuring the direct support of troops in battle. Russia has lost at least 23 combat helicopters KA-52 "Alligator" since the invasion of Ukraine. This is almost 25% of the total number of such helicopters, and 90 units are in the arsenal of the Russian Air Force. In addition, it is almost half of the total losses of helicopters in the war in Ukraine.

About it reports British intelligence on Twitter. The department noted that Russian shock helicopters were particularly affected by the portable anti-aircraft missile systems (MSRCs) of the Ukrainian Army. This is due to the fact that aircraft often work with a less consistent upper cover of combat aircraft than expected in accordance with the military doctrine of the Russian Federation.

The British Ministry of Defense notes that Russia is still unable to maintain sufficient air advantage to reliably carry out efficient nearby aviation support with a fixed wing near the front line. In addition, artillery ammunition of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation end. Therefore, the Russian command is increasingly resorting to risky flights on combat helicopters. It is one of the few available options for ensuring the direct support of troops in battle.

Ka-52 is a reconnaissance helicopter of Russian production. It is capable of affecting armored and unnoticed equipment, living power and air goals on the battlefield. According to the military nomenclature, the "Alligator" is considered a commander -in -chief and has a cannon -laser gun system, anti -tank rocket complex, airbags and other weapons. The cost of KA-52-about $ 16 million. Recall that on October 12, the Armed Forces were knocked down four ka-52 in 18 minutes.