Coverage dated February 19, 2024 to February 20, 2024

Russian pilot who defected to Ukraine is dead, Ukraine's Defense Intelligence says

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A source at Ukraine's GUR confirmed the body of the man found in Spain was that of Maxim Kuzminov, Russian pilot who dramatically defected to Ukraine

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CBS News
Russia spy chief calls military pilot who defected to Ukraine a (opens CBS News)
Published Feb 19, 2024
CBS News's feed description
Russian helicopter pilot Maxim Kuzminov was reportedly gunned down in Spain after defecting to Ukraine.
Fox News
Russian defector who fled with army helicopter found shot to death in Spain (opens Fox News)
Published Feb 19, 2024
Fox News's feed description
A Russian pilot who defected to Ukraine via helicopter last year was found shot to death in a Spanish town, launching a police investigation.
New York Post
Russian pilot who defected to Ukraine in chopper is fatally shot, run over by car in Spain (opens New York Post)
Published Feb 19, 2024
New York Post's feed description
Maksim Kuzminov, 33, was found riddled with bullets in a parking garage in southern Spain six months after he defected to Ukraine with his Mi-8 helicopter as part of an operation masterminded by Ukraine's intelligence services.
The Guardian
Russian pilot who defected to Ukraine was ‘moral corpse’, says Moscow (opens The Guardian)
Published Feb 19, 2024
The Guardian's feed description
Russian spy chief condemns Maksim Kuzminov, who defected last year and was found shot dead in Spain last week
CNN
Russian pilot who defected to Ukraine is dead: Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (opens CNN)
Published Feb 19, 2024
CNN's feed description
A Russian pilot who dramatically defected to Ukraine by flying his helicopter across the border is dead, according to Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence Directorate.
Insider
The Russian pilot who defected to Ukraine with an Mi-8 helicopter was shot to death in Spain (opens Insider)
Published Feb 19, 2024
Insider's feed description
Russian pilot Maksym Kuzminov defected to Ukraine with a Mi-8 helicopter and urged other Russians to follow. He was found dead in Spain last week.
Breitbart News
Russian Defector Who Flew Helicopter to Ukraine Found Shot to Death (opens Breitbart News)
Published Feb 19, 2024
Breitbart News's feed description
A Russian pilot who defected to Ukraine with his helicopter was the victim of a shooting last week, Ukrainian media says.
Al Jazeera
Russian pilot who defected to Ukraine shot dead in Spain (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Feb 19, 2024
Al Jazeera's feed description
EFE news agency says Maksim Kuzminov’s bullet-riddled body was found on February 13 in southern Spain.
Deutsche Welle
Ukraine updates: Defected Russian pilot found dead in Spain – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Feb 19, 2024
Deutsche Welle's feed description
A Russian helicopter pilot who defected has been found dead in Spain, according to Ukrainian intelligence. Meanwhile, Ukraine has called for fresh sanctions against Moscow over Alexei Navalny's death. DW has more.
Newsweek
Russian pilot who defected to Ukraine found shot to death (opens Newsweek)
Published Feb 19, 2024
Newsweek's feed description
Shortly after landing his assault helicopter in Ukrainian territory, Maxim Kuzminov urged other Russian personnel to turn away from Moscow over the Ukraine war.
New York Times
Russian Pilot Who Defected to Ukraine Is Believed Dead in Spain (opens New York Times)
Published Feb 19, 2024
New York Times's feed description
The apparent death in Spain of Maksim Kuzminov is likely to fuel speculation that it was the work of Russia’s intelligence services.
The Daily Caller
Russian Pilot Who Defected To Ukraine Allegedly Found Shot To Death In Spain, Reports Say (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Feb 19, 2024
The Daily Caller's feed description
The Russian pilot Maxim Kuzminov, aged 28-years-old, who reportedly defected to Ukraine back in Aug. 2023 was found shot to death in Spain.
ABC 7 Los Angeles
Russian pilot who defected to Ukraine is dead, Ukraine's Defense Intelligence says (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)
Published Feb 20, 2024
ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description
A source at Ukraine's GUR confirmed the body of the man found in Spain was that of Maxim Kuzminov, Russian pilot who dramatically defected to Ukraine
NPR
Helicopter pilot killed in Spain is believed to be a Russian who defected to Ukraine (opens NPR)
Published Feb 20, 2024
NPR's feed description
A man who was shot dead in Spain last week was believed to be a Russian helicopter pilot who defected to Ukraine because he was opposed to the war. Was Moscow involved in his death?

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