Russian Ka-52 reportedly lost repelling drone attack near St. Petersburg; Moscow silent

Russian milblogger Tumanov reports pilots died defending St. Petersburg from a Ukrainian drone attack, with Telegram channels claiming a Ka-52 helicopter was lost. Moscow has not confirmed any aircraft losses, leaving the incident unverified. If confirmed, this would mark a notable first—a combat helicopter loss in a homeland-defense role against drones, highlighting the expanding reach of the conflict.

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