Russian soldier thrown by spinning helicopter gun in Ukraine war video
Russian YakB-12.7 gun test shows how Moscow is adapting old weapons for drone defense See the footage and latest war updates on Ukraine’s air defense and battlefield tactics
A video shared by East2West appears to show Russian troops testing an improvised groundmounted YakB12.7 machine gun, originally designed for the Sovietera Mi24 Hind helicopter, as Russia adapts older weapons for use against Ukrainian drones.
In the footage, the gun reportedly spins out of control, pulling one soldier around before throwing him several yards away. Another soldier ducks as the weapon swings in his direction. East2West said no one was injured, although Fox News Digital said it could not independently verify the footage, including its location, date, or context.
The report comes as fighting continues in Ukraine and Moscow warns that any Western force deployed after a ceasefire would be treated as a military target. The article also notes ongoing Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian territory and Ukraine's efforts to strengthen its air defense capabilities.