The Russian pilot who defected to Ukraine with a helicopter last month is now helping Ukraine fight Russia.
Maksym Kuzminov is providing Russian aviation intelligence to Ukraine.
The Russian pilot who defected to Ukraine with a Mi-8 helicopter last month is arming Ukraine with more than just military equipment.
Maksym Kuzminov, the helicopter pilot who switched sides in a daring defection, is now providing the Ukrainian military with key Russian aviation intelligence, according to an interview with Kuzminov released by the Defense Intelligence of Ukraine.
Kuzminov is sharing information about Russia's communication systems and airfields network with Ukraine's intelligence service, the agency said.
Kuzminov first reached out to Ukraine's Defense Intelligence at the end of 2022, jumpstarting a plan for him to flee Russia with his helicopter.
After Kuzminov landed in the Kharkiv region, the helicopter was eventually moved to safer territory, Ukraine's defense intelligence said. »