Russian Mi-28 fighter jet took place in the Kerch Strait: the crew died, the first pilot was already found dead – media –

Mi-28 and Ka-52 helicopters conduct flights near the Kerch Strait as part of the security of the Kerch Bridge.

A Russian Mi-28 attack helicopter crashed into the sea near the Kerch Strait. This is reported by the Russian propagandist Fighterbomber (Ilya Tumanov).

According to Russian propagandists, the Mi-28 helicopter fell into the water after the pilot lost control during a scheduled flight. It is known that two pilots died, one was found dead, and the search for the other continues, formally he is registered as missing.

It should be noted that Mi-28 and Ka-52 helicopters make flights near the Kerch Strait as part of the defense of the Kerch Bridge, which is a target of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, because it used by the Russians for transportation. military equipment and personnel to temporarily occupied territory of Crimea.

In addition to the direct protection of the bridge, helicopters are also involved in air defense activities, that is, to prevent drones that they are trying to destroy from on-board guns. As a result of such actions, the Russians have already lost several helicopters.

Before that, the media reported that at the end of July 2024, a Mi-28 combat helicopter crashed in the Kaluga region of Russia. The helicopter was flying to catch the drone, but it started to lose speed and altitude. One version was an engine fire. As a result of falling to the ground, the entire crew of the helicopter died.

Before that Discussion.UA report that the Russian Federation has large ones problems with Ka-52 helicopters – the Russians began to collect Frankensteins.

Author:
Mark Voroshilov