Recently released FLIR guncam footage from a Ka-52 released by Russian sources shows an attack against an unidentifiable Ukrainian vehicle in an unknown part of the country.

When I look at footage like this, it reminds me of that time the Russians put out that piece of footage showing a Ka-52 destroying a tractor. I can tell why the pilots aren't able to always positively ID the targets, and it's entirely because they're using optics that look outdated by 1990s Gulf War standards.

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Josh is an American writer and former USMC machine gunner with eight years of experience in ground combat arms throughout the GWOT. He is currently based in Texas and specializes in combat footage analysis and digital marketing.Follow Josh at OfficialJoshBrooks.com