MADRID (AP)– Spanish cops stated Tuesday they think the bullet-riddled body of a male discovered in an eastern town is that of Russian defector Maksim Kuzminov, who flew a Russian army helicopter on his escape throughout the cutting edge with Ukraine in 2015.
Andrii Yusov, an agent of Ukrainian military intelligence, validated to regional media that the previous Russian pilot had actually passed away in Spain, however didn't supply information.
The head of Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service, Sergei Naryshkin, informed Russian reporters that Maxim Kuzminov was a “traitor and criminal” who ended up being a “ethical remains” as quickly as he began preparing “his filthy and horrible criminal offense,” according to Russian state news company Tass.
Tass likewise reported that Alexei Danilov, the Secretary of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council, stated Ukraine had actually recommended Kuzminov stay in Ukraine where he would be safeguarded.
Inquired about the case, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitri Peskov stated he had no info on it which Moscow had actually gotten no info through diplomatic channels.
Spain's Civil Guard stated they discovered incorrect files on a body found Feb. 13 in the entryway to a domestic complex in La Cala, near the eastern port city of Alicante.
They stated the files recognized the male as a 33-year-old Ukrainian, however cops now think it might be Kuzminov. He defected in 2015 by flying into Ukraine in a Mi-8 army helicopter with the aid of Ukrainian intelligence.
Spanish state news company Efe stated the body had actually been struck by half a lots bullets and was run over by the vehicle utilized by the assaulters.
Reports stated a burning automobile– perhaps the one utilized in the attack– was discovered near the location later on however the Civil Guard might not instantly validate that info.
Associated Press authors Emma Burrows in London and Hanna Arhirova in Kyiv, Ukraine, added to this report.
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