Dramatic rescue for downed helicopter pilot

On Thursday, a Russian Ka-52 helicopter crashed just outside of Rabotino, near Zaporozhye. The co-pilot died in the crash, but the pilot survived. An Mi-28 helicopter rushed to the rescue to protect the pilot, secure the scene and await evacuation. This dramatic video, released by military officer Semyon Pegov aka War Gonzo, shows the beginning of the rescue.