.ON JULY 31ST images of a Russian Mi-8 transportation chopper, collapsed as well as burning, started flowing on social networks. That by itself was certainly not uncommon: Ukrainian forces have rejected scores of choppers since the Russian invasion started. A lot more unexpected was actually the insurance claim in the Ukrainian push that this chopper had been downed through a tiny drone. A video recording discharged due to the nation's armed forces a few days later seemed to provide credence to that case: the video footage (view below) reveals a drone reaching yet another Russian plane, this moment an Mi-28 attack helicopter, supposedly compeling it to create an emergency situation touchdown. Was actually these fortunate favorites-- or signs of an advancement in flying war?