Representative of the Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine (GUR), Andrey Yusov, said that Russian pilot Maxim Kuzminov, who hijacked the Mi-8 helicopter to Ukraine, was found dead in Spain. This was reported by the Ukrainian publication “Country Politics”.
Kuzminov was shot at least 12 times and then run over by a car, according to the publication. It has been noted that Kuzminov has recently had problems with drugs and alcohol.
“The body was found by a neighbor in a hut in La Villajoyosa, Alicante province, at around five in the evening on Tuesday, February 13,” the report said.
The authors emphasize that Kuzminov’s death has not been officially confirmed.
Before that, Kirill Budanov, head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine said New details about the crew of the hijacked Mi-8 helicopter.
According to him, the two crew members who were on the helicopter with Maxim Kuzminov were unaware of his plans until the last moment.
Previously reportedHe said the Mi-8 crew held friendly meetings before being smuggled into Ukraine.