Defection

Defector Found Dead: Russian Pilot Who Fled to Ukraine Shot in Spain

Alicante, Spain (February 20, 2024): Maxim Kuzminov, a Russian pilot who defected to Ukraine with a military helicopter last year, was found dead in an underground garage in Spain last week. Initial reports suggest he was shot, potentially while living under a different name. The Defection and New Life: In August 2023, Kuzminov made headlines by flying his Mi-8 helicopter…