Russian pilot who deserted with his helicopter during a secret operation, found dead in Spain

It was striking news last September when it was announced that Russian pilot Maksim Kuzminov (28) had flown to Ukraine with an MI-8 attack helicopter and deserted. But the young man only had a brief taste of his new life. According to Russian media, he was found dead in Spain. Murdered. The Ukrainian Secret Service (HUR) has now confirmed Kuzminov’s death, the ‘Kyiv Post’ reports.

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