They shot 12 times: what is known about the death of the Russian pilot Kuzminov, who stole Mi-8 for the Armed Forces

The Russian pilot mines were killed on February 13. His body was found by holes from the balls in the Spanish city of Willianos. The IUU confirmed death, but did not talk about the reasons. Russian pilot Maxim Kuzminov, who handed Mi-8 helicopter to Ukraine in August 2023, died in Spain. The Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine confirmed the fact of his death. The focus gathered everything that is known about the death of the pilot.

The spokesman of the GUR IU Andriy Yusov in a comment to "Public" reported on February 19, about the death of Russian Maxim Kuzminov. "We can confirm the fact of death," Andrei Yusov said. He did not tell about the causes of his death. Ukrainian Pravda, with reference to the GUR press service, reported that Russian pilot Maxim Kuzminov decided to move to Spain instead of staying in Ukraine. "He decided to move to Spain instead of being here.

From what we know: he invited his former to himself and found shot dead," the source said. According to the interlocutor, a burnt car was found near the Russian body. Shortly before this, the pro-Russian Italian edition of Il-Corrispondente said that the Russian pilot was killed on February 13 in the Spanish city of Williaoos. The man was found with 12 holes from the balls, and it was also reported that Kuzminov's body allegedly moved the car.

On February 14, the Spanish edition of ABC reported that on February 13 at about 5:00 pm, a 33-year-old Ukrainian was found in Willianos. Investigators also found a burnt car in the neighboring city of Kampelo. The media emphasized that the first hypothesis for the cause of death of a man was to build accounts. Russia has published possible footage from the place of death of Russian Maxim Kuzminov. The video shows several cars, law enforcement officers, forensic experts and people in civilian.

On August 23, 2023, a representative of the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense Andriy Yusov reported that the Russian helicopter Mi-8 landed on the territory of Ukraine. The hostile board was overtaken by Russian pilot Maxim Kuzminov, who was in contact with Ukrainian intelligence for six months to escape from Russia with the helicopter. In particular, Sinitsa special operation took place on August 9, 2023.