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The Russian war against Ukraine has rewritten the rulebook on how helicopters survive—and die—in modern combat. With both Russia and Ukraine suffering heavy aviation losses to drones, air defenses, and precision strikes, the US Army is watching closely. But as top generals tell The War Zone , the real challenge isn’t copying Ukraine’s playbook—it’s learning the right lessons without fighting the wrong war.

Following non-democratic elections in 2018, Nicolás Maduro retained power in Venezuela, triggering mass protests that left dozens dead. As Washington refused to recognize the results and Caracas severed diplomatic ties, Moscow began supplying Maduro’s regime with advanced military technology that would help it consolidate control.