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2023-01-28 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia

Mi-8 helicopter used for transporting Putin and his inner circle crashed at Moscow's Vnukovo airport

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Posted by Fred 2023-01-28 00:00|| || Front Page|| [3 views ] Top
File under: Tin Hat Dictators, Presidents for Life, & Kleptocrats

#1 You would think they could maintain at least that aircraft.

Posted by Super Hose 2023-01-28 10:36|| 2023-01-28 10:36|| Front Page Top

#2 I thought this was reserved for Pakistani leaders?

Posted by Tholugum Hitler5915 2023-01-28 15:27|| 2023-01-28 15:27|| Front Page Top

#3 "quick to deny any claims about casualties"
OK, somebody was on the aircraft. At a minimum, the crew. But there were casualties.

Posted by ed in texas 2023-01-28 16:06|| 2023-01-28 16:06|| Front Page Top

#4 The Moskva muster in dress uniform was the most ridiculous gas light I have ever seen. “Yuri, Chief has called abandon ship, don’t forget your sea bag and dress uniform.”

Posted by Super Hose 2023-01-28 18:08|| 2023-01-28 18:08|| Front Page Top

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