In a gripping story that feels like something out of a spy thriller, a daring plot by Ukrainian intelligence to steal a top-secret Russian helicopter was foiled, thanks to a quick-thinking Russian pilot and a crafty counter-attack.
It all started last November when a Russian helicopter pilot was contacted on social media by a man calling himself Sergey. Sergey had an unusual proposition: if the pilot agreed to fly his high-tech Mi-8MTPR-1 electronic warfare helicopter to Ukraine, he would be rewarded with $750,000 and Czech passports for himself and his family. The offer was tempting, but the pilot’s training kicked in. Alerted to possible security threats, he immediately reported the strange contact to his superiors, and that’s when things got really interesting.
Instead of shutting down the conversation, Russian security agents decided to play along, staging an elaborate operation to catch the Ukrainian spies in the act. With the pilot’s help, they engaged in a high-stakes...
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