"We can confirm": GUR is commented on the probable murder of the Russian pilot Kuzminov

According to the media, Maxim Kuzminov's body was found in Spain. In 2023 he landed in Ukraine a Russian helicopter. Russian pilot Maxim Kuzminov, who in cooperation with the Main Directorate of Intelligence (GUR) of the Ministry of Defense overtook a Russian helicopter to Ukraine, was found dead. On February 19, this was confirmed by the representative of the department Andriy Yusov in a comment to the publication. "We can confirm the fact of death," Yusov said.

The GUR representative did not inform the details about the causes of Kuzminov's death. He was known to be found dead in Spain. The media reported that the pilot was killed on February 13 in Williakhos. It was noted that the pilot was shot 12 times, and then he was moved by a car. It is also known about the burned car found in the neighboring city. According to journalists, it could escape from the crime scene on it.

In the Russian media, they were warned at the same time that Kuzminov may not be killed. Several Spanish media reported the murder of a 33-year-old Ukrainian. The pilot was only 28 years old. In August 2023, the GUR Operation became known. The intelligence has lured a Russian pilot, who landed in Ukraine an hostile Mi-8 AMTS helicopter. Subsequently, Kuzminov gave an interview to which he had been in contact with GUR for half a year.

All this time, the Russian was preparing to escape from the country on a helicopter. He took his mother in advance abroad. New documents and $ 500,000 were promised for participation in the pilot operation. The Russian game stated in October that they were eliminated by Kuzminov, and this is a "matter of time. " We will remind, also the representative of GUR Andriy Yusov said that the Kremlin already planned the following steps after the liquidation of Alexei Navalny.