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Russia shows Mi-28NM attack helicopter launching low-cost cruise missile in Ukraine

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Russia’s Defense Ministry has released footage of a Mi-28NM attack helicopter firing a small, low-cost cruise missile during combat operations in Ukraine. The footage highlights the helicopter’s use as a launch platform for this weapon in the ongoing conflict.

Discovered 2026-11-06T02:04:44.233805-08:00 | 2026-11-06T02:04:44.233805-08:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The footage shows a Mi-28NM attack helicopter launching a small, low-cost cruise missile during combat operations, illustrating an operational use of the platform and weapon.
  • The reported low cost is relevant to assessments of how cruise missiles may be employed in the conflict, though the article provides no details on quantities, performance or production.

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