Russia Mi-8/17/171 Fleet Update
Russia - Russian Air Force
| Date | March 4, 2026 |
| Country | Russia |
| Force | Russian Air Force |
| Conflict | Russia-Ukraine War |
| Location |
Dudki, Millerovo District, Rostov Oblast, Russia
48.938443, 40.351773 |
| Aircraft | Mi-8/17/171 (Mi-8 Hip) |
| Change | -1 active |
Description
During a Ukrainian drone raid on Rostov Oblast overnight into 4 March 2026, Russian air defenses appear to have mistakenly engaged one of their own Mi-8 helicopters near the hamlet of Dudki in Millerovo District, a few kilometers from Millerovo air base. English-language reports citing ASTRA, local residents, emergency-service sources, and the Fighterbomber channel said the helicopter had been scrambled during the air-defense response. The aircraft crashed into a farmer's barn and burned, killing all three crew members. Russian regional authorities acknowledged the overnight drone attack but did not publicly confirm the helicopter loss.
Source: ukrinform.net
