WATCH: Russian soldier thrown through air as Soviet-era helicopter gun spins out of control
Viral footage of a malfunctioning helicopter-mounted machine gun during a Russian live-fire exercise has captured widespread online attention.
The story so far
A Russian soldier was thrown through the air after a Soviet-era helicopter gun spun out of control during a live-fire exercise. The incident, characterized in reports as a mechanical mishap, resulted in the soldier being forcefully displaced.
Coverage from Yahoo, Chronicle-Tribune, Newsweek, The Times, and Fox News highlights the viral nature of the video. The reports emphasize the malfunction of the weaponry and note that the footage has already been viewed millions of times.
Future updates remain contingent on official statements regarding the condition of the soldier involved. Coverage does not yet specify whether an investigation into the equipment failure has been initiated.
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Who reported it (5)
- Russian soldier sent flying as Soviet-era helicopter gun spins out of control Yahoo · 46d ago
- Soldier flung as machine gun spins out of control in epic fail Chronicle-Tribune · 46d ago
- Video of Russian Live-Fire Exercise Mishap Viewed Millions of Times Newsweek · 46d ago
- Russian soldiers in ‘close call’ as machinegun plan backfires The Times · 46d ago
- WATCH: Russian soldier thrown through air as Soviet-era helicopter gun spins out of control Fox News · 46d ago
The obvious questions
What caused the incident?
Coverage identifies the cause as a Soviet-era helicopter machine gun spinning out of control during a live-fire exercise.
Are there reports of casualties?
Coverage does not specify the health status or condition of the soldier shown in the video.
Where did this happen?
Coverage identifies the exercise as Russian, but does not provide a specific geographic location.
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