WATCH: Russian soldier thrown through air as Soviet-era helicopter gun spins out of control
Video of a Russian live-fire exercise mishap involving a spinning Soviet-era helicopter gun has garnered millions of views.
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The brief
A Russian soldier was thrown through the air after a machine gun on a Soviet-era helicopter spun out of control. The incident occurred during a live-fire exercise.
Coverage from Fox News, Yahoo, and Newsweek emphasizes the viral nature of the footage, noting it has been viewed millions of times. The Chronicle-Tribune and The Times characterize the event as a 'close call' and an 'epic fail' where the machine gun plan backfired.
Further reports may detail the condition of the soldier involved, as current coverage focuses on the visual recording of the mishap.
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Quick answers
What caused the incident?
A machine gun on a Soviet-era helicopter spun out of control during a live-fire exercise.
Who was affected by the mishap?
A Russian soldier was flung through the air by the spinning gun.
How widespread is the coverage?
According to Newsweek, the video of the incident has been viewed millions of times.
Coverage (5)
- Russian soldier sent flying as Soviet-era helicopter gun spins out of control Yahoo · 23h ago
- Soldier flung as machine gun spins out of control in epic fail Chronicle-Tribune · 23h ago
- Video of Russian Live-Fire Exercise Mishap Viewed Millions of Times Newsweek · 23h ago
- Russian soldiers in ‘close call’ as machinegun plan backfires The Times · 23h ago
- WATCH: Russian soldier thrown through air as Soviet-era helicopter gun spins out of control Fox News · 23h ago
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