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Footage shows a Ukrainian soldier using an Igla man portable air defense system (MANPADS) to successfully engage a Russian aircraft. The target was reportedly a Russian Ka-52 "Alligator" attack helicopter, but from the footage alone we cannot truly confirm the aircraft type. However, we can see the burst and smoke from the successful hit.