Ukrainian Armed Forces destroy Russian Mi-28 helicopter with FPV drone
Illustrative photo: Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed a Russian Mi-28 helicopter with an FPV drone (GettyImages)
The Ukrainian military carried out a unique operation - shot down a Russian Mi-28 helicopter with an FPV drone, according to Unmanned Systems Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine commander Robert Brovdi, call sign Magyar.
"The Mi-28 helicopter was destroyed by an FPV drone operated by pilots from the 59th Brigade of the Unmanned Systems Forces," Magyar reports.
Mi-28
The Russian Mi-28 attack helicopter, also known as the Night Hunter, is designed to destroy armored vehicles, fortifications, and enemy personnel. It is equipped with a modern guidance system, a powerful 30 mm cannon, and can carry a variety of guided and unguided missiles.
Thanks to its armored crew cabin and high maneuverability, the Mi-28 is designed to operate even in difficult combat conditions, including night operations.
Unmanned Systems Forces in Ukraine
The Unmanned Systems Forces were created in Ukraine by decree of the President of Ukraine on February 6, 2024. On June 25, 2024, the USF became a separate branch of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
Robert Brovdi was appointed commander of the Unmanned Systems Forces in June 2025.
On August 28, Hungary banned Brovdi from entering the country due to Ukrainian drone strikes on the Russian Druzhba oil pipeline. In addition, this officer was allegedly banned from entering the Schengen area. Brovdii himself mocked Budapest, responding to the restrictions against him.
Against this backdrop, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was outraged and ordered the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry to take appropriate measures against Hungary. Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski demonstratively invited Magyar to visit Poland.
