전투비행 중 Mi-8을 몰고 우크라이나로 망명한 파일럿이 스페인에서 암살됨

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2023년 8월 GUR과 협조해 비행중인 Mi-8을 몰고 우크라이나로 망명한 파일럿 막심 쿠즈미노프가 스페일 알리칸테 비야호요사에서 12발의 총격을 당해 사망했네요. 우크라이나 투항 후 스페인으로 이주했는데, 전 애인을 자신의 집으로 초대했다가 살해당했다고 합니다. 2월 13일 아파트 건물 아래 주차장에서 발견됐다는 주장도 있네요. 같이 우크라이나로 떠난 가족들은 안전한지.. 

https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/maksim-kuzminov-pilot-killed-defected-ukraine

Russian pilot who defected to Ukraine in Mi-8 helicopter shot dead in Spain 

BYIAN MOLYNEAUX

2024-02-20

2 MINUTE READ

Defence Intelligence Ukraine

A Russian pilot who defected to Ukraine when he landed a Mi-8 helicopter on Ukranian territory has been found dead in Spain, according to military intelligence in Kyiv.  

According to Spanish media, Maksim Kuzminov died after sustaining gunshot wounds in Villajoyosa in Alicante where he lived following his highly publicized defection in 2023.  

“He [Kuzminov] decided to move to Spain instead of staying here [in Ukraine – ed. note]. From what we know, he invited his ex to his place and was later found shot dead,” a source told Ukrainska Pravda. 

It is understood that Kuzminov was killed by an unknown gunman who fired 12 shots, with reports that a burnt-out car was found following the incident in nearby El Campello. 

According to La Informacion, the Spanish police are looking for two people that fled in the destroyed vehicle. 

It has been claimed that Kuzminov’s body was found on February 13, 2024, in a car park below an apartment building. 

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Spanish police did not release the name of the victim but suggested he may have been living in Alicante under a new identity.  

While the Main Intelligence Directorate Andriy Yusov confirmed the death of Kuzminov, he did not specify how he was killed.  

Kuzminov defected to Ukraine in August 2023, with the help of the Ukrainian military intelligence service (GUR).  

The plan was reportedly constructed over a six-month period in which Kuzminov’s family were also secretly moved to Ukraine.  

On August 23, 2024, the Russian pilot rerouted his Mi-8 AMTSh assault transport helicopter during a logistical flight between two airbases, transporting parts intended for Su-27 and Su-30SM fighter jets.   

“I contacted representatives of the Ukrainian intelligence service, explained my situation. I was offered security guarantees, new documents, monetary compensation, remuneration. We discussed the details and started planning my flight,” the 28-year-old Russian pilot said following the operation.  

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참 배신자는 그냥 두지 않는다는 정책(?) 하나만큼은 칼같이 실현시키네요.

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우크라이나 바깥에선 보호가 어려웠을 텐데, 미국도 아니고 왜 스페인으로 이주를 하셨는지 ㅜㅜ