Soviet-era helicopters used by Ukraine in battle

(24 Mar 2023) Ukraine is using Soviet-era attack helicopters at the front lines in the fight against Russian troops. The conflict is largely an artillery war, with territory being fought inch by inch under a barrage of shells and missiles. But pilots flying the helicopters say Ukraine’s aviation capabilities play a significant role in the fight. (March 24) (AP video/Vasilisa Stepanenko)


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[Terrytibbs]

The reason they volley fire the rockets towards the sky instead of strafing them in direct runs the rockets will travel more like an artillery barrage without getting close enough to be locked on dangerous work these pilots are Brave

[davidroth]

4o year old tanks, 30 year old planes how about giving them muskets!!!😎

[petermosherthepoet]

Slava Ukraine. From San Diego, California, we support your effort to oust the invaders. The occupiers must go.

[Cha-y]

How does a military operate with patchwork equipment? Answer they dont.

[brandonsimpson]

I love how they are struggling and need more money and equipment but yet can fire two payloads of rockets at nothing for the cameras.

[elishachanda]

They've all been destroyed. Ask the ghost of Kiev

[RangKlos]

I wish AP did the same to all countries invaded by the US. Go make news out of every kitchen sink they use in battles.

[jerrystark]

Mega yachts for the leaders. Toy guns for soldiers.