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WorldRussian Mi-8 helicopter reportedly shot down in friendly-fire incident over Voronezh Oblast

A Russian Mi-8 military helicopter reportedly crashed in Voronezh Oblast on Oct. 1, killing all three crew members. Several Russian and Ukrainian Telegram channels said a Russian Su-35 mistakenly fired on the helicopter while responding to a suspected Ukrainian drone attack. The reports have not been independently verified, and Russian authorities have not confirmed the claim.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★☆☆2026-10-02 15:40Original

Russian Mi-8 helicopter reportedly shot down in friendly-fire incident over Voronezh Oblast
Russian Mi-8 helicopter reportedly shot down in friendly-fire incident over Voronezh OblastWorld