Reports from the Ministry of Defense indicate that Ka-52 helicopters conducted an engagement at a Ukrainian Armed Forces checkpoint in the Donetsk direction. The announcements were carried by TASS and other state media outlets.
According to the official account, the attack group included Ka-52, Mi-28, and Mi-8 helicopter units. The objective was to support the advance of ground forces by striking the enemy detachment’s fortified position. Unguided aircraft rockets were fired from the firing position, and following the strike the formation disengaged and returned to its departure airfield, as described by a combat helicopter pilot who goes by the call sign Talent.
Russian helicopter crews reportedly destroyed both the enemy control center and armored vehicles belonging to the Ukrainian Armed Forces, according to official statements.
Earlier statements attributed to Rostec suggested that the Russian military had received initial samples of a new self-propelled artillery system, the Coalition-SV family. Rostec asserted that state tests for the Coalition-SV systems were progressing toward completion in 2023 and that the platform is designed to validate all developer specifications through real-world use.
There were additional references noting ongoing discussions about where in Russia drone operators may be expanding their activities, with implications for domestic defense and security planning. Attributions for these statements are provided by TASS and related state outlets.