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Russian Pilot’s Flight to Freedom in Ukraine

In a recent event, Russian Mi-8 helicopter pilot Maxim Kuzminov defected to Ukraine, citing dissatisfaction with the Russian Command's behavior.

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  • September 7, 2023
An Afghan Mi-8 helicopter takes off from Forward Operating Base Thunder, Paktya province, Afghanistan, Aug. 25, 2013. The Mi-8 helps support FOB Lightning's expansion by delivering necessary supplies. The helicopter is very reliable and is best known for transporting mail and medevac casualties. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Chenee' Brooks/Released)
(Photo by Spc. Chenee Brooks Combat Camera Afghanistan)
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In a recent event, Russian Mi-8 helicopter pilot Maxim Kuzminov defected to Ukraine, citing dissatisfaction with the Russian Command’s behavior. This defection was a result of an intelligence operation led by Ukraine’s GUR military intelligence agency. The situation parallels the notable Cold War defection of Lieutenant Viktor Ivanovich Belenko, who fled the Soviet Union in a MiG-25 Foxbat jet to Japan in 1976. Kuzminov’s defection represents a significant setback for Russia, while Ukraine offers a reward of $5,000,000 for such actions.
  

Key Points: 

  1. Russian pilot Maxim Kuzminov defected to Ukraine after being reportedly lured by a Ukrainian intelligence operation, blaming his decision on the behavior of Russian military commanders.
  2. Ukraine’s GUR military intelligence agency confirmed the defection and noted it was a premeditated act.
  3. In a reminiscent Cold War event, Lieutenant Viktor Ivanovich Belenko defected from the Soviet Union in 1976 by piloting a MiG-25 Foxbat jet to Japan.
  4. Belenko’s defection allowed the West to examine the advanced MiG-25, revealing several military secrets.
  5. Kuzminov’s defection, though not bringing new technology, delivers a blow to Moscow’s morale and strength due to the loss of highly trained personnel.

 

Source: https://www.eurasiantimes.com/stealing-a-mig-25-foxbat-how-an-elite-russian-pilot-defected/ 

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