How a Russian Pilot Escaped to Ukraine with a Mi-8 Helicopter

In a stunning turn of events on August 23, 2023, a Russian helicopter pilot took an unexpected and daring step. Instead of landing at a Russian airbase, he touched down at a Ukrainian airbase, seeking asylum and leaving behind a tragic tale of sacrifice and betrayal. Join us as we delve into the details of this meticulously planned six-month operation, its impact on Russian morale, and the heart-wrenching consequences for the helicopter's crew members. #Defection #RussianPilot #UkrainianAirbase

[richildbhrahamperalta]

That Russian Pilot not only defected but gave the Ukrainians a Mi 8

[andreww]

The worst part about betrayal is that is never comes from an enemy

[waynepetersen]

Intelligent Russians are abandoning their failed state.

[freedumb_.]

Well, this guy was assassinated in Spain a few days ago, so the families of the two betrayed crewmen can finally be at peace.

[othyvitswamba]

Traitors are traitors it doesn't matter which side they are from. He selfishly caused the death of his colleagues.

[ArmanAhmad]

It doesn't matter who you betray. A traitor is a Traitor

[.thePoint]

Technically the pilot guy was sold out and murdered his men. A traitor is a traitor, no matter which side he picks.

[malcolmlanza]

Rip to the true patriotic heroes that stand their grounds to the end knowingly faceing certain dead i bet that betrayal hurt them more than those bullet wounds

[AbhishekKumar-nnfj]

Bloody TRAITOR is always a TRAITOR 😡😡😡

[dannyengineer]

“Ivan?”
“Yea?”
“This doesn’t look like Belarus.”

Most likely what the 2 crew members talked before their demise.

[vyhkwxw]

Actually those who died should have realized that dying for Putin was a very likely outcome and being captured would have been much easier than dying for a greedy dictator who doesn’t care if they lived or died

[goutammondal]

"Once a traitor Always a traitor"💔💔

[AGPWA]

They didn't land on an airbase, they landed in a remote location in Karkhiv region. The two crewmen where already planned to be liquidated since they might end the pilot if they tried to reason with them.

[alanaldpal]

His defection caused the death of his 2 crew members. That is not good and he is no hero. Would not want him getting asylum in my country

[Daisy_Chain]

Unlike everyone else, I'm not thinking this in terms of Ukraine v Russia. But simply as a citizen of a country. Who was born and raised in his country. Trained with fellow mates and then betrayed his country and mates for money.
I'm not Ukrainian or Russian, and I have highest level of respect for my country's soldiers. But if I ever heard one of our soldiers killed two of his mates I'll definitely brand him as a traitor.
It's completely understandable if one of our soldiers didn't like our country's government or policy and wanted to change citizenship to another country. Even to some enemy country. It's understandable. A loss but still understandable.
But if someone stabbed their fellow mates while doing so is simply a traitor.

[bume]

Gotta respect those 2 soldiers. Got that loyalty fighting spirit but in the wrong side at the wrong time.

[cabledad]

Love the objective reporting. "Patriotic" & "traitorous". We know who your audience is.

[blakdachamp]

Kinda fucked to do your comrades like that though

[PREPFORIT]

That does save a lot of time walking all that way with a white flag !

[EverythingsEventuall]

I'll say it. Respect to the 2 other pilots