April 30, 2023
The wreckage of a Russian Mi-35 attack helicopter in the Kupiansk district of Kharkiv region. April 2023. Ukraine.social media video footage
The remains of a Russian Mi-35 attack helicopter were discovered in the Kharkov region.
Footage from April showing the wreckage is published on social media.
It is reported that the Russian pilot crashed after coming into contact with a power line.
The incident occurred in the Kupiansk district of northeastern Kharkiv Oblast.
Russia’s Mi-35 is beyond repair. At this time, there is no information regarding the safety of the crew.
This is not the first time a Russian attack helicopter has crashed after hitting a power line.
In March of this year, a Russian Ka-52 attack helicopter crashed in occupied Ukraine.
On March 16, the Ka-52 collided with a power line and crashed. The Russian pilot was also confirmed dead.
One pilot was confirmed dead. He was an officer in the Russian 55th Independent Helicopter Regiment.
Low-altitude flights of helicopters over terrain or water are used to reduce losses by air defense systems.
However, pilots have limited visibility of the terrain visible from the aircraft, which can lead to crashes.
Also in March of this year, a crashed Russian Mi-35M attack helicopter was found in the Kharkov region.