Russian attack helicopters deal heavy blows to Ukraine's armored assaults.

Russian attack helicopters, including the Ka-52 Alligator, have been deployed to the front lines in southern Ukraine to blunt Ukrainian counteroffensive operations and eliminate heavy armor. Ukrainian forces are adapting to the new threat, but concerns have been raised about Russia's aviation and artillery superiority. The emergence of this airborne threat may indicate a gap in how Ukraine has deployed its air-defense umbrella. The counteroffensive is ongoing, and the main attack has yet to happen.