Russian military helicopter terrifies beachgoers in Krasnodar Krai
The Ka-52 "Alligator" helicopter flew over a beach in the Krasnodar Krai in Russia, causing considerable panic among beachgoers. Strong gusts of wind lifted lounge chairs and umbrellas into the air, and people attempted to escape in a panic, further exacerbating the chaos. The helicopter's presence in the area is due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, initiated by the Russians.
The Russian Ka-52 "Alligator" helicopter flew low over the beach in the Krasnodar Krai, leading to an unexpected reaction among the people relaxing there.
In recordings posted on social media, beachgoers can be seen initially taking out their smartphones to film the approaching machine. The situation changes dramatically when the Ka-52 appears directly overhead.
It turned out that the Ka-52 helicopter was approaching to land at an airfield located near the beach.
Helicopter flew just above the beach in Russia
The video shows the helicopter flying very low over the beach, creating an extremely strong gust of wind. The powerful force caused many objects to lift into the air. Beach umbrellas and lounge chairs were swept away by the wind and thrown in all directions.
People on the beach panicked, trying to take cover from the unexpected threat. Some of them fell to the sand due to the strong gust. In the background of the recording, screams of terror can be heard, heightening the drama of the situation.
Russia has limited the use of the Ka-52
The Ka-52 "Alligator" helicopter is a modernised, two-seat version of the Russian Ka-50 attack helicopter. It is designed to destroy armoured and unarmoured ground targets, tanks, slow-moving air targets, and enemy personnel. The cost of the helicopter is estimated to be around £13 million.
It is worth noting that during the ongoing Russian aggression, the Ukrainian Armed Forces have become more effective at destroying Ka-52 attack helicopters. This has led Russian military officials to limit their use and not send them to the front line anymore. The Ukrainian Armed Forces hit every lost "Alligator" with drones and handheld missile launchers. And it costs a lot...
