Ukrainian anti-aircraft missile forces shot down at least four Russian Ka-52 combat helicopters over the southern front within an 18-minute period on October 12. Ukrainian Air Force officials confirmed the destruction with photo and video evidence, while awaiting confirmation for potentially two additional damaged helicopters.

Four Russian Ka-52 helicopters were shot down by Ukrainian anti-aircraft missile forces on October 12, confirmed by photo and video evidence.

Two additional Russian helicopters may have been hit or damaged during the same engagement, pending confirmation.

Ukrainian anti-aircraft missile units shot down at least four Russian attack helicopters (presumably Ka-52) in southern Ukraine from 8:40 a.m. to 8:58 a.m. on Oct. 12.

Ukraine was trying to hit two more Russian helicopters, so the number of confirmed downed helicopters may increase.

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From 8:40 a.m. to 8:58 a.m. on October 12, anti-aircraft missile units of the Air Force destroyed at least four Russian attack helicopters (probably Ka-52) in the south of Ukraine.

One helicopter fell in territory freed from militants, while the rest fell behind the front line.