A Russian Mi-28 attack helicopter crashed in the Kaluga region, southwest of Moscow, on July 25, 2024. The crash resulted in the death of the entire crew. The Russian Defense Ministry and local authorities, including Governor Vladislav Shapsha, have confirmed the incident. Preliminary reports suggest that a technical malfunction was the cause of the crash. The helicopter was reportedly returning from a combat mission in the Bryansk region, which borders Ukraine. The Mi-28 helicopter, valued at approximately $18 million, crashed in a deserted area near the village of Klenki, causing no casualties or damage on the ground.
