Ukrainian FPV Drone Downs Russian Mi-28 'Night Hunter' Attack Helicopter
A Russian Mi-28 'Night Hunter' attack helicopter was shot down by a Ukrainian FPV drone near Viazove, Belgorod region, Russia, at approximately 10:00 a.m. Kyiv time on July 15, 2026. The claim was made by Ukrainian commander Robert 'Madyar' of the Magyar's Birds unit (SBS 427 'Rarog'), highlighting the growing asymmetric threat posed by low-cost FPV drones against high-value conventional military assets.
Highlights
- A Ukrainian FPV drone destroyed a Russian Mi-28 'Night Hunter' attack helicopter near Viazove, Belgorod region, on July 15, 2026, at ~10:00 a.m. Kyiv time.
- The strike was confirmed by Ukrainian commander Robert 'Madyar' of Magyar's Birds / SBS 427 'Rarog' via the SBS 'Pidrakhuyka' platform.
- The Mi-28 'Night Hunter' is a high-value Russian frontline attack helicopter with night combat and anti-armor capabilities.
- The incident highlights the asymmetric threat posed by low-cost FPV drones against expensive conventional military platforms in modern warfare.
Ukrainian FPV Drone Downs Russian Mi-28 'Night Hunter' Attack Helicopter
A Russian Mi-28 'Night Hunter' attack helicopter was shot down by a Ukrainian-operated FPV racing drone near Viazove in Russia's Belgorod region at approximately 10:00 a.m. Kyiv time on July 15, 2026, according to a public statement by Ukrainian commander Robert 'Madyar' of the Magyar's Birds unit (SBS 427 'Rarog').
Incident Overview
The Mi-28 'Night Hunter' is one of Russia's frontline attack helicopters, capable of night combat operations and anti-armor engagements, making it a high-value military target. The aircraft's destruction by a low-cost FPV drone once again underscores the asymmetric threat that small, consumer-grade or modified unmanned systems pose to expensive conventional military hardware on the modern battlefield.
FPV (first-person view) drones, typically built or modified at a fraction of the cost of the weapons systems they target, have become an increasingly decisive factor in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Engagements of this nature — where inexpensive, agile platforms neutralize high-value assets — continue to reshape tactical doctrine on both sides.
Source
The report was published by Commander 'Madyar' via the SBS online platform 'Pidrakhuyka' on July 15, 2026.
Source: Ukrainian Commander 'Madyar' (Magyar's Birds / SBS 427 'Rarog'), via SBS 'Pidrakhuyka' platform, published July 15, 2026.
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