Russian Mi-8 shot down by own air defences in Voronezh region, killing three crew
A Russian Mi-8 military helicopter has reportedly been shot down by Russia's own air defences in the Voronezh region, according to the supplied report. The aircraft was said to have been operating in response to incoming Ukrainian drones when it was lost. All three people on board were killed, including the pilot, navigator and gunner.The incident was described as a case of friendly fire and took place on 2 October 2026. The helicopter was identified as a Mi-8, a widely used military aircraft in Russia's fleet. The report said the loss happened while Russian forces were trying to deter the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Oct 2026 21:30 LONDON
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