Ukrainian Intelligence Chief Leaks Russian Pilot Defected to Ukraine with His Helicopter. Ukrainian official has detailed for the first time how a Russian helicopter pilot defected to Ukraine by flying his Mi-8 along with unsuspecting crew members. In an interview with Radio Liberty, which will be broadcast this weekend, the head of Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence, Kyrylo Budanov, described how the incident occurred. We were able to find out where to approach the man and said to the news outlet quoted by CNN. We were able to create the conditions for his entire family to get out undetected, and ultimately create the conditions so he could take control of this plane with a The crew doesn’t know what will happen next or next.

Two more people were with him – the full crew numbered three

When they realized where they landed they tried to escape. Unfortunately, they were eliminated. We would have preferred (to take) them alive, but that’s what happened he said. Two more people were with him – the full crew numbered three. When they realized where they landed they tried to escape. Unfortunately, they were eliminated. We would have preferred (to take) them alive, but that’s what happened he said. No one has done this before, but I hope now we can improve he added. CNN has yet to confirm whether the defection actually took place, as described.

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One of Russia’s unofficial Telegram channels reported that a Mi-8

helicopter flew to Ukraine and landed in the central region of Poltava by mistake. Others said the plane had been diverted to the Ukrainian city of Vovchansk, just across the. Russian border at Kharkiv, which is more likely than flying to central Ukraine. Russian telegraph Voenniy Osvedomitel said Ukrainian intelligence had lured the pilot to Ukrainian territory and that the helicopter was carrying spare parts for the Su-30SM and Su-27 fighters. Telegram also reported the deaths of two other crew members when they tried to escape. Ukrainian journalist Yuriy Butusov, who has good contacts at the Defense Ministry, said the Mi-8 had flown to the Ukrainian base. He reported that the helicopter is fully intact and will be added to the Ukrainian Armed Forces after a detailed inspection of its equipment.