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Ukraine's counteroffensive started in June. It's targeting Russian assets such as Ka-52 helicopters and self-propelled artillery.
Even as Ukrainian forces desperately try to make some sort of gains amid their so-called “counteroffensive,” which so far looks like an utter disaster for Kiev, Russian troops continue to methodically eliminate whatever is being thrown at them.
British military intelligence has cited the long-range LMUR missiles used by Russia’s Ka-52M attack helicopters as a major factor challenging the counteroffensive operations of Ukraine’s NATO-armed armies. What exactly is the LMUR? What are its capabilities? Who makes them? And what did UK intelligence get wrong about them? Sputnik explains.
Ka-52 reconnaissance assault helicopters destroy Ukrainian strongholds and command posts on regular basis, using guided missiles.
Russian attack helicopters armed with LMUR missiles which outrange Ukrainian air defenses are taking a heavy toll as the counteroffensive pushes forward.