Aha Dua Permata: Watch Russian Ka-52 Alligator Tear Into Ukrainian Strongholds

Tuesday, 12 December 2023

Watch Russian Ka-52 Alligator Tear Into Ukrainian Strongholds

During the combat flight, Ka-52 pilots from Russia’s Battlegroup Tsentr launched 80 mm unguided air missiles at targets, identified by the group's forward air control officers.

The Russian Ministry of Defense (MoD) has released footage showing crews of reconnaissance and attack Ka-52 Alligator helicopters annihilate a network of Ukraine’s strongpoints in the Krasny Lyman direction of the special military operational zone.

“So far, this helicopter is the most advanced and the most widely used. During the special op, regardless of the number of missions it has carried out, it has consistently proven itself as an exceedingly dependable combat vehicle capable of striking targets with remarkable precision from a considerable and secure distance,” said a Ka-52 pilot.

After successfully completing the fire task, the crews carry out an anti-missile maneuver, targeting any remaining heat traps. They then return to the airfield to replenish their ammunition and prepare for upcoming missions, the MoD clarified.

Kiev's Battlefield Failures Lead to Unrest Inside the Country, Reducing Gov't Authority - Kremlin

Many of Ukraine’s failures on the battlefield lead to "rocking the boat" inside the country and a decrease in the authority of the government, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday.

On Monday, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) said that high-ranking officials from leading Western countries are increasingly discussing the need to replace Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

"We are probably still talking about such a long-term perspective. And, of course, the special services have their own specific information, on the basis of which such conclusions are drawn. But the fact is that, of course, many of the failures that constantly occur in Ukraine lead to rocking the boat and to swaying the authority of the government," Peskov told reporters commenting on whether replacing Zelensky could contribute to the transition to a diplomatic settlement of the conflict.

Moscow will carefully monitor information about the meeting of US President Joe Biden and his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday.

Later in the day, Zelenskyy is expected to meet with Biden in Washington and hold a joint press conference, following the talks, according to the White House.