Ukraine's new ATACMS shook Russia's attack helicopter fleet, but experts say Russian Ka-52 'Alligators' are still a threat to the front lines

Wed, 11/22/2023 - 12:41

A Russian Ka-52 "Alligator" military helicopter fires a missile during the Aviadarts competition, as part of the International Army Games 2021, at the Dubrovichi range outside Ryazan, Russia August 27, 2021.
REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

Ukraine's first ATACMS strike hit Russia's attack helicopter fleet, destroying several Ka-52 "Alligators."
Western intelligence and experts said the strikes may force a relocation of Moscow's key assets.
Experts and milbloggers suggest that the attack helicopters are still a threat to the front lines.

Ukraine's first strike using its MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile Systems, or ATACMS, dealt a harsh blow to the Russian attack helicopter fleet. But more than a month later, Moscow's Ka-52 "Alligators" still remain a threat above the battlefield.