Sicheslav paratroopers once again hunt down a Russian Alligator helicopter with the Igla

VALENTYNA ROMANENKO – MONDAY, 25 JULY 2022, 16:13

Fighters of the 25th Airborne Brigade of the Sicheslav Airborne Forces have shot down another Russian helicopter.

Source: Facebook page of the Brigade

Quote: "The Sicheslav paratroopers have ‘landed’ an enemy Alligator Ka-52 combat helicopter with a well-hit shot from an Igla MANPADS.

This is the newest unit of Russian combat aviation, which has been in production since 2008 and is armed with a gun mount with a laser guidance system, an anti-tank missile system, aerial bombs and other weapons.

The Ka-52 costs more than 16 million US dollars."

Background:

• On 24 July, a Russian Su-25 attack aircraft became the "victim" of the Igla MANPADS of the 25th Brigade.
• On 5 June, Sicheslav paratroopers shot down a Russian Ka-52 Alligator helicopter.