Russian Ka-52 pilot posts suicide video

Alexey, a Ka‑52 pilot who served in the Russian‑Ukrainian war, uploaded a pre‑death video to his Telegram channel. In the recording he invoked the right of an officer’s final honor and blamed personal problems and a conflict with his superiors for his decision. He mentioned his military awards, past injuries, and that he had previously sent humanitarian aid to fellow servicemen. The video has sparked discussion on morale and mental‑health challenges among Russian combat personnel.