Russian Drone Hits Ukrainian Mi-24 at Myrhorod Airfield
Russia's 50th Varyag Brigade released footage on October 22 showing a drone strike on a Ukrainian Mi-24 attack helicopter at Myrhorod air base in the Poltava region. The brigade identified the drone as a Geran-type, while the footage suggested a jet-powered Geran-4 Seeker with AI-assisted electro-optical guidance, a reported speed of up to 450 kilometers per hour, a range of up to 770 kilometers, and a warhead of up to 90 kilograms. Ukraine operates more than 40 Mi-24 helicopters, many supplied by the Czech Republic, Poland, and North Macedonia, and the article says at least 21 have been lost according to a Wikipedia list, with actual losses likely higher.
On October 22, the 50th Varyag Brigade published video of a drone attack on a Ukrainian Mi-24 at Myrhorod air base in Poltava region. The unit called the weapon a Geran-type without naming the model, but the imagery pointed to a jet-powered Geran-4 Seeker.
That variant is described as using AI-assisted electro-optical guidance for finding and approaching targets, with reported top speed near 450 km/h, range up to 770 km, and payload up to 90 kg. Ukraine fields over 40 Mi-24s, many from Czech Republic, Poland, and North Macedonia; a Wikipedia list records at least 21 losses, likely an undercount. Russian drone strikes on air bases are reportedly increasing.
The reported strike could heighten concern among Ukrainian helicopter crews and communities near air bases, as it may suggest greater exposure to guided one-way drones. It may also prompt discussion of dispersing aircraft and strengthening airfield defenses. For wider audiences, such footage can shape perceptions of drone effectiveness and wartime risk, though single reports should be treated cautiously.