HomeNewsTerminal
View in oil terminal
OilWar

Russian air defense reportedly shoots down own Mi-8 helicopter over Crimea

Friday, October 2, 2026 at 11:41 AM

A Russian Mi-8 helicopter was reportedly shot down by Russian air defense forces (RosPVO) over Crimea, killing all three crew members. The incident highlights perceived failures in Russian air defense systems, with online sources suggesting that even advanced technologies are insufficient against the perceived incompetence of Russian anti-aircraft gunners.

The post mocks Russian air defense capabilities, suggesting that their own systems are a threat to their aircraft. The mention of 'нейросети' (neural networks) and 'свой-чужой' (IFF - Identification Friend or Foe) systems implies a technological failure in distinguishing friendly from enemy aircraft.

Source
Reported by @Crimeanwind on Telegram.
CarveMap does not assert these claims as fact, does not endorse the source, and takes no position on the content.

Russian air defense reportedly shoots down own Mi-8 helicopter over Crimea

@Crimeanwind