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Russian pilot who transferred to Ukraine calls on Russians to follow his example (kyivindependent.com)

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Maksim Kuzminov, the 28-year-old Russian pilot of the Mi-8 helicopter who surrendered to Ukraine after landing in a Ukrainian airfield on Aug. 23, called on other Russian pilots to follow his example.

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[–] operator@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Can someone explain how a Russian helicopter can land in UA airfield without being shot down/at? It's not like you can wave a white flag up there

[–] spiritusmaximus@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago

It happens all the time, there are procedures and ways to signal.

I know couple of similar instances, even more extreme than this, that worked out.

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