A Russian military helicopter crashed in the Rostov region after being allegedly shot down by friendly fire while attempting to intercept Ukrainian drones. The incident occurred on March 3, 2026, with the helicopter reportedly scrambled at 8 p.m. and destroyed at 11:45 p.m.
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Russian helicopter was shot down by friendly fire while intercepting Ukrainian drones in Rostov region
Helicopter was scrambled at 8 p.m. and destroyed at 11:45 p.m. on March 3, 2026
Some reports indicate the crew was killed in the crash
Russian air defense forces shot down a Russian Defense Ministry Mi-8 military helicopter in Russia's Rostov region, with all three crew members killed
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