 Russia lost another helicopter worth more than 12 million dollars. Members of the 24th Mechanized Brigade, named after King Danilo, have destroyed a Russian Mi-24 helicopter in Donetsk Oblast. Announced the press service of the 24th Mechanized Brigade, a Russian Combat Mi-24 helicopter has been destroyed by the forces and assets of the King's Brigade. The enemy hind was attempting to fire on the village of New York in Donetsk Oblast when it was neutralized with a precise attack launched from an Igla man-portable anti-aircraft missile system by a member of the rocket and artillery division of the King Danilo 24th Mechanized Brigade. The press service said, after being hit, the helicopter fell on Russian-controlled territory near the temporarily occupied settlement of Holivka. Russia's helicopters have changed tactics in response to Ukraine's successful use of shoulder-fired missiles and air defense systems, but Russian forces still need close air support. By 2022, value of a used Mi-24 in good condition is around 12.5 million dollars. Most of the Mi-24 helicopters were retired, but a number of these gunships are still in operational service. Various upgrade programs are available and market for upgrades remains substantial. So far, Russia has lost up to 300 helicopters of different brands in Ukraine.