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Ukraine downs 4 Russian helicopters in 18 minutes

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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’s Air Force reported. Ukraine was trying to hit two more Russian helicopters, which means the number of confirmed downed helicopters may increase, according to the military.

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