Russia lost two helicopters in one day: what is known.

In Russia, two helicopter crashes occurred in one day.

According to the Telegram channel Fighterbomber, which is associated with the Russian Aerospace Forces, Russian military personnel continue to lose helicopters. This Time one of them crashed in the Kerch Strait.

Initially, the report stated that the crashed aircraft belongs to naval aviation and is a Ka-27 model. According to preliminary data, the cause of the crash was a technical failure. However, the report was edited twice. First, it noted that the helicopter model was corrected to Ka-52, and then the author stated that "the type of helicopter is still unclear." The fate of the crew is unknown.

Also, on Saturday, a Mi-2 medical aviation helicopter crashed in the Darovsky district of Kirov region. On board were a pilot and three medics. According to the Russian Emergencies Ministry, at least three of them died. The prosecutor's office has begun an investigation regarding this crash, but the causes have not been reported yet.

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The Ka-27 is a helicopter designed for detecting, tracking, and destroying underwater and surface targets.

The Ka-52 "Alligator" is used for destroying tanks, armored vehicles, enemy troops, and aerial targets. It is armed with a 30-mm cannon, missiles, and can carry various weapons.

The Ka-52 is the only helicopter in the world equipped with an ejection system. According to ORYX estimates, Russia has lost at least 61 such helicopters since the beginning of the war.

Recall that Russia struck Dnipro and Kyiv.