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Russian Su-35 reportedly shoots down own Mi-8 helicopter in Voronezh Oblast, killing three
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 10:57 AM
A Russian Su-35 fighter jet reportedly shot down a Mi-8 helicopter in Russia's Voronezh Oblast, mistaking it for a drone, according to Z-channels. Three people were killed in the incident.
The incident appears to be a case of friendly fire, with the Su-35 reportedly targeting the Mi-8 helicopter due to misidentification.
Source
Reported by @Ateobreaking on Telegram.
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