The airman reportedly flew his crew to a pre-agreed rendezvous without them realizing it.
Details about how the pilot of a Russian Mi-8 helicopter allegedly defected with unsuspecting crew members onboard have been revealed by Ukrainian military officials.
"After they realized where they [had] landed, they tried to run away. Unfortunately, they were killed. It would be better if we could [capture] them alive, but it is what it is."Military Intelligence of Ukraine The grueling war has had a serious impact on Russia's military and has led Moscow to consider unorthodox options, according to an assessment by U.K. officials., Russia has been"appealing to citizens of neighboring countries with recruitment adverts for individuals to fight in Ukraine."
The 18-month conflict has caused heavy losses on both sides, but Russian officials have been reluctant to issue a full-scale mobilization to boost troop numbers.
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