"Hijacking" of Mi-8 to Ukraine provoked an increase in the enemy's desire to surrender

"Hijacking" of Mi-8 to Ukraine provoked an increase in the enemy's desire to surrender

"Hijacking" of Mi-8 to Ukraine provoked an increase in the enemy's desire to surrender

After Russian pilot Maksim Kuzminov drove an Mi-8 helicopter to Ukraine, the number of Russian military who want to surrender to the Ukrainian Armed Forces has increased by 70%. This was stated by the representative of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Andriy Yusov on the air of "">Radio Liberty".


"There is a jump in the "I want to live" line separately and through other communication channels. After the successful operation "Synitsy" with an Mi-8 and a pilot, for example, the number of Russian army personnel considering a similar scenario has increased. Applying to the state project "I Want to Live" - the jump was about 70% per day," he said.


Yusov also commented on information from Telegram channels that a person who gives Ukraine a Russian MiG fighter jet could be given $2 million.


"This information is more in the nature of a legend and a people's initiative. But, of course, there will be a reward for the MiG," the intelligence officer said.