A Russian Mi-28 military helicopter crashed in the Kaluga region, approximately 160 kilometers southwest of Moscow, during a routine flight on July 25, 2024, resulting in the death of the entire crew. The Russian Ministry of Defense confirmed that the helicopter went down in an uninhabited area, causing no damage on the ground.Vladislav Shapsha, the governor of Kaluga Oblast, reported that the crash occurred specifically in the Zhizdrinsky District. Emergency services and rescue teams were promptly dispatched to the crash site.Preliminary investigations suggest that a technical malfunction was the likely cause of the accident. A commission from the Russian Aerospace Forces has been deployed to the crash site to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident.This crash marks the second helicopter incident in Russia in recent months, with a previous crash occurring in the Amur region in July. The Mi-28, also known as the “Havoc” by NATO, is an all-weather, day-night, military tandem, two-seat anti-armor attack helicopter. It is one of Russia’s primary attack helicopters, designed for combat missions.
Key points
- A Russian Mi-28 military helicopter crashed in the Kaluga region during a routine flight, killing the entire crew.
- The crash occurred in an uninhabited area, causing no ground damage.
- Preliminary investigations suggest a technical malfunction as the cause of the crash.
- This is the second helicopter crash in Russia in recent months.
