Missing in Afghanistan in 1987, including three pilots
Deputy Chairman of the Duma Committee on CIS Affairs, Eurasian integration and relations with compatriots Victor Vodolatsky argues that in the lists of missing in Afghanistan in 1987, the number three Soviet pilot. This he told TASS. Mr. Vodolatsky explained that now the authorities find out, one of them could’ve been found alive after more than 30 years, so “we should wait”.
The MP said that “Combat brotherhood” and the Commission under the defense Ministry are in talks with representatives of the U.S. mission in Pakistan to confirm information. “The first step is to find out the name of the pilot, when he knocked, and if he really wants to go back to Russia, to assist him and support the return to family and friends. Now to speak prematurely, it is Mikhailov, Pantelic or Samoilov — a few pilots were shot down in that period of time, and that missing persons”, — said Victor Vodolatsky.
According to the Agency, about a Soviet pilot, went missing during the war in Afghanistan and found alive, was transferred to Russia from the USA. Informed sources, “Kommersant” reported that in the lists of missing in Afghanistan in 1987 is only one soldier of the air force. This is senior Lieutenant of pantelyuk Sergey Ivanovich, 1962. Sources TASS called other name: Alexander Mironov.
See also:
- “We go East”: what has led to the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Afghanistan
- “If only not to fall prisoner.” As the Russian fought with the United States without a Declaration of war