Ukrainian Hornet drone destroys Russian Mi-8 helicopter caught on the ground
Tarasivka, Luhansk Oblast, UkraineOn 30 October 2026 at 19:03 UTC, a Ukrainian Hornet drone reportedly destroyed a Russian Mi-8 helicopter that was on the ground in Tarasivka, Luhansk Oblast, Ukraine. RCombat reports that the drone strike successfully targeted the helicopter, indicating a significant operational development in the ongoing conflict.
The incident highlights the continued use of drone technology in modern warfare, particularly in the context of the conflict in Ukraine. While RCombat provides details of the strike, further confirmation from independent sources is needed to verify the specifics of the event.
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- Time
- 30 Oct 2026, 19:03 UTC
- Source
- TG/RCombat
- THREAT
- HIGH
- Verification
- Unverified
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