How much money recieved Russian pilot who fled to Ukraine on Mi-8 helicopter

This was announced by the representative of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine Andriy Yusov on the air of the national telethon.

"Of course, in the national currency. There is official legislation, a relevant law signed by the President of Ukraine in April 2022 on appropriate compensation if a person goes over to the Ukrainian side with equipment.

Ukraine is a democratic state governed by the rule of law, and we fulfill our own obligations and comply with international law. Therefore, once again, those Russians who do not want to become war criminals, please surrender, go over to the Ukrainian side and defend your own honor and conscience, fight against the Putin regime."

What is known about the Synytsia (Titmouse -ed.) special operation 

On August 23, it was reported that a Russian Mi-8 helicopter had landed at one of Ukraine's airfields in Kharkiv region.

It was a special operation of the Intelligence Service of Ukraine that lasted more than 6 months. Ukrainian intelligence lured the Mi-8 pilot to Ukraine. The aircraft was flying between two air bases and transporting parts for Su-27 and Su-30SM fighters.

It is also noted that there were two crew members on board with the pilot who did not know where the helicopter was actually flying. As a result of the special operation, two crew members were killed. The pilot and his family are in Ukraine, and the family was taken out of Russia in advance.

The helicopter is completely intact and will be returned to the Armed Forces after a detailed examination of its equipment.

On September 5, representatives of the Intelligence Service and the pilot provided details of the special operation.